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Pakistan Food Security Outlook: The likely poor kharif harvest and elevated food prices drive Crisis (IPC Phase 3), June 2026 - January 2027
By Famine Early Warning System Network at ReliefWeb
· July 9, 2026
· 2 min read
. Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist in Balochistan Province through January 2027, where expected below-average monsoon rainfall and associated kharif harvest, degraded rangeland conditions, high prices, and trade disruptions with Afghanistan and Iran will likely cons
Key takeaway Stressed (IPC Phase 2) and Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist across Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) provinces and Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) through the projection period.
Why this matters
The anticipated poor kharif harvest in Pakistan will have significant implications for the country's food security, particularly in Balochistan and Sindh provinces. With below-average monsoon rainfall expected, the depletion of rabi food stocks will occur earlier than usual, increasing reliance on markets and exacerbating existing food access constraints. The elevated food prices, driven by high fuel costs and trade disruptions with neighboring countries, will further limit household purchasing power, affecting the most vulnerable populations. As food assistance needs are expected to peak between December 2026 and January 2027, humanitarian organizations and donors will need to prioritize support to these regions, focusing on emergency food aid and programs that enhance household resilience. The situation in Pakistan highlights the importance of monitoring weather patterns and their impact on agricultural production, as well as the need for targeted interventions to mitigate the effects of food insecurity on vulnerable populations.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . Key Messages Crisis (IPC Phase 3) outcomes are expected to persist in Balochistan Province through January 2027, where expected below-average monsoon rainfall and associated kharif harvest, degraded rangeland conditions, high prices, and trade disruptions with Afghanistan and Iran will likely cons
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