# Pakistan

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## Timeline

- **2026-02**: Current Review — National Wheat Oversight Committee confirms adequate stocks and sets Rs 3,500 price.
- **2026**: Interim Period — Current procurement framework remains applicable for one year during transition.
- **2026**: Policy Overhaul — Implementation of the long-term wheat policy focusing on digital traceability and reforms.
- **2026**: Innovation Stagnation — New reports highlight the mandi system as the primary barrier to agricultural tech adoption.
- **2023**: Digital Mandi Initiative — Government announces plans for digital price monitoring, though implementation remains slow.
- **2020**: Agritech Surge — Startups like Tazah and Jiye Technologies raise millions to bypass the mandi system.
- **1960s**: Market Committees Act — Establishment of the regulatory framework governing traditional mandis.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Pakistan's Mandi System: A Barrier to Agritech and Retail Modernization
2026-03-12 11:26:14 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Pakistan's traditional agricultural wholesale markets, known as mandis, are increasingly viewed as a primary obstacle to the country's digital retail and agritech evolution. The reliance on entrenched middlemen and opaque pricing mechanisms continues to stifle innovation, preventing the development of efficient farm-to-table supply chains.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/pakistan-mandi-system-agricultural-innovation-bottleneck

### Pakistan Overhauls Wheat Strategy with Hybrid Procurement and Digital Tracking
2026-02-22 04:04:21 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

Pakistan's National Wheat Oversight Committee has confirmed sufficient stocks to meet demand until the next harvest, while unveiling a shift toward hybrid procurement models and a new five-year digital-first policy. The government has fixed the procurement price at Rs 3,500 per 40 kg to ensure market stability and food security.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/pakistan-wheat-procurement-strategy-2026

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