Authorities inaugurated a food exhibition and poster competition to observe World Food Day 2026. Lasefa Foods sponsored the cash awards and prizes for the event.
Prof. Dr Altaf Ali Siyal advocated for agricultural policy reforms that provide fair prices for farmers and promote climate-resilient crops. Siyal stated that increasing production alone is insufficient to guarantee that people can access affordable and nutritious food.
The country requires a sustainable food system that balances the incomes of farmers with the purchasing power of consumers. Rising costs of production, poverty, climate change, and declining purchasing power are exerting growing pressure on the food system in Pakistan.
Coordinated policies are necessary to cover research, food processing, agriculture, and social protection. Siyal also suggested diversifying agricultural production by encouraging horticultural produce and high-value crops.
Dr Muhammad Ismail Kumbhar noted that food security and climate change necessitate a transition toward climate-resilient agriculture. Salman Masood said the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is collaborating with local communities and institutions in Sindh to tackle food security issues caused by natural disasters and drought.
Dr Aijaz Hussain Soomro observed that malnutrition and food insecurity remain significant challenges in developing nations despite higher global food production. Soomro identified food waste, supply-chain disruptions, economic inequality, climate change, and unequal access to nutrition as primary barriers to food security.
