ISLAMABAD - Minister for Food Security Sikandar Hayat Bosan Khan Saturday said the country was not facing food scarcity and surplus stock was available to meet the need of people. Talking to Radio Pakistan, Bosan said two million extra cotton bales were
produced this year as compared to last year. The minister said Pakistan was facing
fifteen percent water shortage. He further said the ministry was making concerted
efforts to provide support to the farmers, particularly, smallholders as multiple
initiatives had been taken to break the cycle of rural poverty and hunger.