Pakistan has conducted high-level reviews of perishable food and fertilizer stocks as rising tensions in the Middle East threaten to disrupt key shipping lanes and energy supplies vital to the country’s trade and agricultural sectors.

The meetings were chaired separately by Ishaq Dar and Rana Tanveer Hussain. Officials said the discussions focused on maintaining domestic food availability while ensuring the timely export of surplus agricultural products.

The assessments come in the wake of US-Israeli strikes on Iran, which have raised concerns about the safety of Middle Eastern sea routes that Pakistan heavily relies on for fuel imports and food exports.

During the meetings, strategies were outlined to secure the supply chain, prevent shortages, and mitigate potential disruptions caused by regional instability. Government sources emphasized the importance of continuous monitoring of stock levels to ensure both domestic consumption and export commitments remain unaffected.

The government continues to take precautionary measures to safeguard Pakistan’s trade and agricultural interests amid global and regional uncertainties.