On February 17, 2026, the Pakistani government, led by Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan, convened a high-level meeting to address the surplus potato production crisis affecting farmers. The meeting emphasized the need for a targeted export strategy to alleviate the pressure on domestic prices caused by increased cultivation and carryover stocks. Minister Khan stated, "Farmers are the most affected and should be the primary focus of any support measures," highlighting the government's commitment to direct assistance rather than artificial price interventions. The proposed measures include a time-bound freight facilitation mechanism to help exporters manage rising logistics costs and enhance competitiveness in international markets, particularly in Central Asia and the Middle East. The meeting also called for improved coordination between federal and provincial governments to develop a comprehensive, data-driven strategy for production and export management (Profit by Pakistan Today, ProPakistani, Business Recorder).