Pakistan, May 20 -- Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired the 12th high-level meeting of the National Wheat Oversight Committee to review the current wheat procurement status, carry-forward stocks, demand and supply situation, and overall food security outlook in the country.

The meeting was attended by senior officials of the Ministry, provincial agriculture secretaries, representatives of PASSCO, and other relevant stakeholders.

During the meeting, a detailed review was presented regarding wheat stocks held by public sector agencies, ongoing procurement operations in various provinces, and inter-provincial movement to ensure smooth supply across the country. The committee also assessed...