Govt proposes Rs4,500 per maund indicative wheat price for 2027

Pakistan’s proposed support rate for wheat in 2027 is Rs4,500 per maund, Rs1,000 above last year’s level, Mettis Global reported on October 23. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said the higher benchmark is intended to help growers meet increased cultivation expenses and protect farm earnings amid rising fuel costs and inflation.

Officials expect improved returns to encourage farmers to plant more wheat, potentially lifting domestic harvests next year. Sharif said Pakistan had relied on imported wheat during the previous two years, and framed stronger local supply as important for food security and reducing import dependence. The proposal followed consultations with Punjab and Sindh chief ministers, with the prime minister acknowledging their input.