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Pakistan Abolishes Wheat Support: Farmers Face Uncertain Future

2/18/2025

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Pakistan's government has taken a bold step by abolishing wheat support prices and direct procurement, following IMF directives. This deregulation could destabilize the market, jeopardizing small farmers and heightening import dependence. With a looming wheat shortfall in 2025, urgent reevaluation of strategies is essential to safeguard food security and bolster farmer support.

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Pakistan's government has taken a bold step by abolishing wheat support prices and direct procurement, following IMF directives. This deregulation could destabilize the market, jeopardizing small farmers and heightening import dependence. With a looming wheat shortfall in 2025, urgent reevaluation of strategies is essential to safeguard food security and bolster farmer support.