KARACHI: Chairperson of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) Sheikh Umer Rehan on Monday said 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 clarified that despite the uncertain regional environment, Pakistan’s supply of ghee and edible oil remains stable and secure.Rehan said the country possesses adequate reserves of both ghee and edible oil to meet national consumption requirements. “Pakistan will not face any shortage of ghee or edible oil,” he said, emphasising 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. In addition, several import consignments are continuously arriving in Pakistan, further strengthening the supply position.
According to the PVMA chairperson, multiple shipments of edible oil and oilseeds are presently enroute to Pakistan via maritime routes. These consignments are expected to reach various ports in the country as scheduled, after which they will be promptly supplied to local industries and distributed in the market.
Rehan said the country’s ghee and edible oil industry is operating at full capacity, with production continuing as normal. He added that industry stakeholders remain in close coordination with the government and relevant authorities to ensure the supply chain remains uninterrupted and consumers continue to receive edible oil products without disruption.
He said the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association is closely monitoring the 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 chairperson said that despite 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.
