Pakistan, Oct. 13 -- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the government will announce the wheat price after consultations with provincial governments. He stressed that the decision must ensure fair returns for farmers while keeping wheat affordable for consumers.

Chairing the first meeting of the National Agriculture and Food Security Council in Islamabad on Tuesday, Shehbaz said the wheat price should be determined before sowing begins. This would help farmers understand the expected returns before investing in the next crop. He said timely decisions were essential to compensate farmers adequately for their efforts.

Pakistan currently has sufficient wheat stocks to meet domestic requirements, according to the prime minister. However...