Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed a wheat price of Rs4,500 per maund for 2027, according to the Prime Minister’s Office. The proposed rate covers 40 kilograms of wheat and represents a Rs1,000 increase from last year’s Rs3,500. The government said the decision aims to encourage wheat production and support farmers facing higher agricultural costs.
A statement from the Prime Minister’s Office said the proposal reflects rising production expenses and inflationary pressures. The government expects the higher rate to provide financial relief to growers. It also aims to encourage farmers to cultivate more wheat during the upcoming season.
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Shehbaz said the proposed price could help farmers cover production expenses and earn reasonable profits. According to the statement, growers have faced financial difficulties in recent years. Higher input costs, rising petrol prices and inflation have increased pressure on agricultural households.
The government also highlighted Pakistan’s wheat imports over the past two years. It said the proposed price could strengthen domestic production and improve national food security. Officials expect the measure to encourage wheat sowing and reduce dependence on imported supplies.
The prime minister said the decision would support stability in the agriculture sector and improve farmers’ economic well-being. The government hopes the proposed rate will restore growers’ interest in wheat cultivation. Higher domestic output could also help the country meet more of its food requirements locally.
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According to the Prime Minister’s Office, the decision followed consultations with Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah. The statement said President Asif Ali Zardari and PML-N President Nawaz Sharif provided guidance during the process. Shehbaz thanked both provincial chief ministers for their contributions and cooperation.
The government described the proposal as an important step towards agricultural stability and greater food self-sufficiency. However, the announced figure remains a proposed or illustrative price for 2027. Its intended impact will depend partly on farmers’ production costs, wheat cultivation decisions and domestic output during the next season.