The federal government has made a significant decision regarding wheat imports and flour exports, aiming to address the country's food supply concerns.
The Ministry of Commerce issued a notification amending the Import Policy Order to permit the import of wheat and the export of flour.
This move marks a departure from the previous stance taken by the caretaker federal cabinet, which had approved a ban on flour exports on February 29, 2024. Notably, the decision to ban flour exports was initially introduced during the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government in 2019, primarily to curb smuggling activities.
With this latest decision, the government seeks to manage the wheat supply chain more effectively, ensuring stability in domestic markets while also capitalizing on export opportunities for flour.
This strategic shift is expected to have significant implications for the agricultural and trade sectors, offering new avenues for economic growth and stability.
