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Flour millers slam govt’s 3-year wheat policy

Pakistan Published 6 November 2026, 05:47 · archived 6 Nov 2026

LAHORE: The Progressive Group of flour millers has criticised the government’s inconsistent wheat policies over the past three years, saying frequent policy reversals have created uncertainty for farmers, flour millers and consumers while undermining national food security. In a policy proposal submitted to the government by Majid Abdullah and Khaleeque Arshad, the group said the deregulation of public-sector wheat trade in 2024, reportedly under pressure from international donors, was not accompanied by a clear transition mechanism or adequate consultation with stakeholders. The group also ex...

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