Ishaq Dar directs measures to stabilise wheat prices

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1. 17 Oct 2026 80% related

   8 outlets · 2 developments

   Cabinet committee reviews essential commodity stocks and prices

   Most outlets led with the meeting chaired by Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Mohammad Ishaq Dar to review essential commodity stocks and prices. The Business Recorder emphasized the government's assurance of no shortages and stabilizing prices, while the Daily Times highlighted Dar's call for action against hoarding and overpricing.

2. 14 Oct 2026 77% related

   3 outlets

   DPM Ishaq Dar reviews wheat import progress

   All outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar reviewed wheat import progress and expressed satisfaction with the supplies arranged. The Nation added that the supplies met the demand of the provinces, while the Associated Press of Pakistan excerpts omitted this detail. Otherwise, the coverage was largely uniform in framing and emphasis.

3. 4 Sep 2026 82% related

   5 outlets

   Deputy Prime Minister Directs Immediate Wheat Supply to Provinces Amid Import Plans

   Most outlets reported that Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on wheat stocks and directed PASSCO to immediately supply wheat to provinces as per approved allocations. Dunya News additionally mentioned Pakistan's plan to import up to one million tonnes of wheat, while the other outlets did not include this detail. The framing remained largely consistent, with a focus on Dar’s directive and the urgency of the wheat distribution.

4. 19 Aug 2026 77% related

   2 outlets

   Government assigns wheat import task to TCP to meet provincial needs

   Most outlets led with the government's decision to import one million metric tonnes of wheat to meet provincial requirements. One outlet highlighted the involvement of Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in a meeting to review the import needs, while another noted the role of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) and the stated goal of ensuring price stability.

5. 14 Aug 2026 79% related

   2 outlets

   Government reaffirms decision to import 1 million tons of wheat

   Most outlets reported the government's reaffirmed decision to import 1 million tons of wheat, with the focus on Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar chairing a meeting to confirm the move. The emphasis was on the government’s aim to ensure supply and stabilize flour prices. Both excerpts led with the decision itself, with no additional framing or context provided.