Global Report Highlights Pakistan's Food Insecurity Amidst Global Challenges
The Global Report on Food Crises 2026, released by the Global Network Against Food Crises in collaboration with UN agencies, reveals that Pakistan ranks eighth in terms of the absolute number of people facing acute food insecurity, with around 11 million affected. The report highlights that the assessment covered only 21% of Pakistan's population, suggesting that the actual situation might be more severe. The ongoing war in Iran has disrupted fertilizer supplies, impacting crop yields globally, while rising fuel prices have increased production costs. Pakistan's wheat production has declined due to unfavorable weather, potentially necessitating imports, which could strain the country's foreign exchange reserves. 
