A. Akbar Ayub Khan
B. Muhammad Israr
C. Dr. Hisham Inamullah Khan
D. Kamran Khan Bangash
Background of the Food Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
The Food Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is responsible for ensuring food security across the province through wheat procurement, storage, distribution, and price monitoring of essential commodities. It plays an important role in maintaining adequate wheat reserves, providing flour at affordable prices, and protecting the interests of wheat growers and consumers.
The department was initially established during the Second World War under the name Civil Supplies. In 1970, it was upgraded to a full-fledged Food Department. In October 1999, it was further upgraded to an independent administrative department with additional powers.
Haji Qalandar Khan Lodhi served as Provincial Minister for Food in a previous provincial government. Muhammad Zahir Shah was associated with the provincial government’s Food portfolio during the 2024–2025 period. As of 2026, Dr. Muhammad Israr Khan serves as Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Food.
Important Key Facts about the KP Food Department
- Department: Food Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
- Provincial Capital: Peshawar
- Current Food Portfolio Holder: Dr. Muhammad Israr Khan
- Designation: Special Assistant to the Chief Minister for Food
- Historical Minister: Haji Qalandar Khan Lodhi
- Former Portfolio Holder (2024–2025): Muhammad Zahir Shah
- Original Name: Civil Supplies
- Established: During the Second World War
- Upgraded to Food Department: 1970
- Upgraded to an independent administrative department: October 1999
- Major Responsibilities: Wheat procurement, storage, distribution, food security, and price monitoring of essential commodities.
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