KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association Sheikh Umer Rehan has
assured that Pakistan currently holds sufficient stocks of ghee and edible oil to meet domestic demand
for at least the next two months, dismissing concerns about any potential shortage in the country.
He addressed the prevailing situation amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, particularly the
escalating strain involving Israel, the United States, and Iran. He clarified that despite the uncertain
regional environment, Pakistan’s supply of ghee and edible oil remains stable and secure.
Sheikh Umer Rehan stated that the country possesses adequate reserves of both ghee and edible oil,
which are sufficient to cater to national consumption requirements. “Pakistan will not face any shortage
of ghee or edible oil,” he said, emphasizing that the industry is fully prepared to maintain smooth supply
in the market.
He further noted that local manufacturers currently have sufficient quantities of raw materials as well as
finished products available. In addition, several import consignments are continuously arriving in
Pakistan, further strengthening the supply position.
According to the PVMA chairman, multiple shipments of edible oil and oilseeds are presently 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.
Sheikh Umer Rehan highlighted that the country’s ghee and edible oil industry is operating at full
capacity, with production activities continuing as normal. He said 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.
He added that the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association is closely monitoring the overall
situation and working in collaboration with the government to further strengthen market supply so that
the availability of ghee and edible oil remains stable across the country.
Reassuring consumers, the PVMA chairman said that despite the prevailing regional tensions, the
availability of ghee and edible oil in Pakistan is fully secure. He added that supplies of these essential
commodities are expected to continue normally in the coming weeks as well.
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