Docking at Karachi Port on Wednesday at 12:25 pm on October 28, a ship carrying around 51,000 metric tons of imported wheat arrived as authorities work to bring flour prices under control.
The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) stated that the geared vessel MV Gokova M was assigned Berths 16 and 17. Another cargo ship, MV Great Rainbow, is scheduled to reach the port on November 3. Combined, the two vessels hold a declared wheat cargo exceeding 110,000 metric tons, according to KPT.
Bulk Cargo Handled at KGTML
Operations for the wheat are taking place at Karachi Gateway Terminal Multipurpose Limited (KGTML). KPT mentioned that this highlights the port facility's function in aiding essential commodity imports and maintaining efficient cargo handling.
Govt Says There Will Be No Shortage
This delivery arrives shortly after Food Security Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that authorities will keep wheat reserves at a level of up to 6 million tons.
Hussain noted that the country will face no wheat shortage this year, adding that imports could reach up to 550,000 metric tons depending on provincial requirements.
Describing recent price increases as artificial, Hussain stated that costs should normalize within a few days.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif increased the wheat support price last week by Rs. 1,000, setting it at Rs. 4,500 per maund for 2027.
In a separate development, Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar led a session of the Steering Committee on Wheat on Wednesday.
Officials evaluated nationwide grain supplies and import schedules to maintain consistent availability.
Dar instructed officials to track the market closely to guarantee steady wheat supplies and lower atta prices.
