Pakistan Food Crisis: on one side Pakistan And afghanistan There are reports of increasing tension between India and Pakistan, while on the other hand, Pakistan is facing the threat of serious food crisis. According to reports, there is a possibility of a huge decline in wheat production in the country this year, which may have a direct impact on the common people.

United States Department of Agriculture According to (USDA) report, wheat production in Pakistan may decrease by 2 to 2.2 million tonnes this year as compared to last year. A large population of the neighboring country Pakistan is dependent on roti, naan, bread and other wheat-based food items, hence the reduction in production is expected to increase the pressure on supply and prices.

Big crisis facing Pakistan

The situation is also worrying because Pakistan has already exported other crops like rice and millet on a large scale. In such a situation, domestic food security has become largely dependent on wheat. If the projected decline occurs, the government may have to take steps like increasing imports, strengthening storage management or subsidies, otherwise inflation and food crisis may deepen.

Apart from this, the country is also facing internal and border challenges. Balochistan And Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Instability in areas like this has had an impact on agricultural activities. Production and supply chains have been affected due to unrest and security problems in these areas.

Pakistan surrounded on many fronts

There are many reasons behind the decline in wheat production in Pakistan. The biggest reason is prolonged drought, especially in areas that are completely dependent on rainfall. Irrigation was affected due to lack of adequate rainfall, which had a direct impact on crop area and production. The area under wheat cultivation has reduced from 10.37 million hectares to 9.1 million hectares in the financial year 2025–26. This reduction in cultivable area is a big indication of a possible decline in production.

According to Pakistan Meteorological Department, at the beginning of the year 2025, about 39 percent less rainfall was recorded than the average. This huge reduction in rainfall was especially harmful for those areas where there are limited means of irrigation and farmers depend on monsoon or seasonal rains. Less rainfall, decreasing area and irrigation crisis. All these factors together have increased the pressure on wheat production in the country, which may impact food supply and prices in the future.

Overall, Pakistan is currently facing a double challenge. On one hand there is possible wheat shortage and on the other hand there is security related tension. In the coming times, government policies and availability of imports from the global market will decide the direction of the situation.

Pakistan’s largest wheat producing area is Punjab. About 80 percent of the country’s wheat comes from here. At this time, the movement of wheat from Punjab has been banned uncertain. Due to this, there has been a huge shortage of flour in areas like Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. From the plate of poor families, bread has started disappearing.

The Punjab government says that no official ban has been imposed. According to officials, posts have been installed to keep a close watch on unusual movement, but the reality is that wheat and flour -filled trucks are being stopped at posts and many trains have been seized. The rest of the provinces allege that this policy is a violation of Article 151 of the Constitution, which guarantees free trade across the country.

Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s resentment
According to Don’s report, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly opposed this policy of Punjab. All Pakistan Floor Mills Association said that this decision is unconstitutional and against national unity. Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, described it as a serious violation of national unity. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has also passed a condemnation resolution on this.

Flour prices rise
The price of 20 kg flour sack in Punjab is about 1800 hundred rupees, while in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this sack is being sold for Rs 2800. That is, the price has increased by about 68 percent. This has increased the burden of inflation on the general public. People are expressing displeasure over the policies of the government. Pakistan is already facing inflation. Due to poor financial condition, everyday things have become very expensive there. If we talk about the price of flour in India, then at present, the price of 1 quintal (100 kg) flour is Rs 2900, which is the wholesale price. However, in the retail market, its price will be higher according to the kilo.

Price of pulses in Pakistan
According to the report of Pakistani website Zarea, the price of one kilo of lentils in Pakistan is crossing 300 rupees per kg. For example, the price of gram dal is 360 per kg in Pakistani rupees. The price of Mung Dal is Rs 510 per kg. The price of lentil dal is Rs 360 per kg.

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