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Print Print 2024-05-03

Excessive wheat import: Caretakers likely to find themselves in the dock

  • Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer says caretaker government during its tenure imported wheat that caused the problem
Published May 3, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer on Thursday said that the caretaker government during its tenure imported wheat that caused the problem, and responsibility will be fixed against people who allowed excessive import of the commodity.

Talking to reporters, he said that the National Agricultural Research Centre (NARC) said that importers imported excessive wheat beyond their quota. “The wheat import’s time limit was further extended and the commodity was also imported after the last date,” he said.

He said that the inquiry committee constituted by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has filed its report and the report explained the facts of what has happened. “There were already 4.2million tons of wheat in the carry-forward stock,” he said.

Wheat import bill hits $1bn mark

The minister said that the prime minister has directed for the constitution of another committee to further probe the matter, as well as, to fix responsibility over the people responsible. “There are several departments involved in the matter,” he said. He said that the State Bank of Pakistan would be contacted to know the dates of arrival of the vessels carrying wheat shipments.

Earlier, during his visit to the NARC, he said that the agriculture sector would be equipped with modern technology to reap its true potential in Pakistan. The purpose of his visit was to evaluate research standards, he said, adding that agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy.

He said that the welfare of farmers and agricultural development are the current government’s top priorities. Improving crop yield without quality seed supply is difficult, he said.

Tanveer said that the research field holds importance in every aspect of life. “The agriculture sector will be equipped with research and modern technology,” he mentioned.

He said the government will provide farmers with all possible resources. “Ensuring healthy, non-toxic fertilisers for the agricultural revolution through modern technology is a priority,” he affirmed.

The minister said over 70 per cent of Pakistan’s total population is directly or indirectly related to agriculture. “Adopting modern technology in the agricultural sector is necessary to ensure sustainable food security and increase crop yield,” he added.

Copyright Business Recorder, 2024

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T May 03, 2024 06:51am
by announcing such moves the intention is to alert the culprits.
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KU May 03, 2024 07:01am
But what about the praises and good performance articles heaped on the caretaker govt few months ago, lies? Dangerous times continue to haunt us with crooks.
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Az_Iz May 03, 2024 07:18am
We are far better than India.
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Ch K A Nye May 03, 2024 09:23am
Fools trying to find a scapegoat. Is SBP a shipping company for them to ascertain ship arrivals? Only KPT and PQA can give accurate data.
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Yourname May 03, 2024 10:40am
@Ch K A Nye , no but they do allocate the funds. Since it’s being paid for in dollars.
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Maqbool May 03, 2024 10:42am
Typical shifting responsibilities, no one will be blamed. Under the carpet . The corrupt go free = the isloo formula
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Yourname May 03, 2024 10:42am
@Az_Iz, maybe that’s why Tata’s software division alone has a higher export figure that the entirety of Pakistan. Nationalism is fine I guess, lying to yourself isn’t.
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Yourname May 03, 2024 10:44am
@Az_Iz, also, there is no comparison left with India, their economy is in a different ball park now and their technical education perhaps among the best in the world.
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Builder May 03, 2024 11:30am
The minister hasn't mentioned the way forward. Govt should buy wheat at support price on urgent basis. Excess wheat should now be exported as flour. I don't see a priority here.
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Ahmed May 03, 2024 11:39am
@Az_Iz, hahahaha
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Az_Iz May 03, 2024 12:12pm
@Az_Iz, rightly said. Inshallah
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IMTIAZ CASSUM AGBOATWALA May 03, 2024 12:48pm
You must be joking. Has anyone been in the docks for negligence in Pakistan ?
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Maqbool May 03, 2024 02:04pm
Why not just give the people their due, reduce atta price till the excess stock runs out. Pakistan has already paid for it, it’s better than it disappearing from Govt warehouses as usual
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Azeem Hakro May 04, 2024 09:59am
In Pakistan, even when wheat production is low, there’s a crisis, and even when there’s an excess, it still leads to a crisis. :)
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