KARACHI: Pakistan currently holds sufficient stocks of ghee and edible oil to meet domestic demand for at least the next two months, according to Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association, Sheikh Umer Rehan. Addressing concerns amid rising geopolitical tensions involving Israel, the United States, and Iran, Rehan assured that despite the uncertain regional environment, the country's supply of these essential commodities remains stable and secure.
According to Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association, the country possesses adequate reserves of both ghee and edible oil, which are sufficient to cater to national consumption requirements. Rehan emphasized that the industry is fully prepared to maintain a smooth supply in the market, with local manufacturers having sufficient quantities of raw materials and finished products available. Additionally, several import consignments are continuously arriving in Pakistan, further strengthening the supply position.
Rehan detailed that multiple shipments of edible oil and oilseeds are currently en route to Pakistan through maritime routes. These consignments are expected to reach various ports in the country according to their scheduled timelines, after which they will be promptly supplied to local industries and distributed in the market.
He highlighted that the country's ghee and edible oil industry is operating at full capacity, with production activities continuing as normal. Industry stakeholders remain in close coordination with the government and relevant authorities to ensure that the supply chain remains uninterrupted and that consumers continue to receive edible oil products without disruption.
The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association is closely monitoring the situation and working in collaboration with the government to further strengthen market supply, ensuring the availability of ghee and edible oil remains stable across the country. Despite the prevailing regional tensions, Rehan reassured consumers that the availability of these essential commodities in Pakistan is fully secure, with supplies expected to continue normally in the coming weeks.
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