Pakistan, Oct. 20 -- Agriculture experts have urged farmers-particularly those in rain-fed (Barani) regions-to allocate the maximum possible area of their land for wheat cultivation this season, as the Punjab government's incentive-backed plan has made wheat farming more profitable than ever before.

A spokesperson for the Agriculture (Extension) Department highlighted that wheat is not only the backbone of the national food basket but also a key driver of rural economic stability.

The Punjab government has set an ambitious target of 16.5 million acres for wheat cultivation this year to ensure both food security and economic resilience.

In line with the directives of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the provincial government has partnered w...