Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved the purchase of a million metric tons of wheat from the Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation in a move aimed at stabilizing wheat and flour prices across the province.
CM Maryam chaired a meeting here on Tuesday to review the overall wheat supply situation and discussed measures to ensure price stability in the local market.
During the meeting, it was decided that wheat will be provided to flour mills at a fixed rate of Rs3,300 per maund.
Officials briefed the chief minister on current wheat availability, flour production costs, and market fluctuations affecting prices.
The decision was taken during a high-level meeting chaired by the chief minister through video link in Lahore.
The meeting reviewed the overall wheat supply situation and discussed measures to ensure price stability in the local market.
Officials briefed the chief minister on current wheat availability, flour production costs, and market fluctuations affecting prices.
The session focused on preventing further price hikes and ensuring smooth supply of essential food commodities.
The step is intended to support flour mills, control production costs, and ensure the availability of affordable flour and bread for the public.
Maryam Nawaz emphasized the need for timely and effective interventions to protect consumers from inflationary pressures. She directed authorities to ensure transparent distribution and strict monitoring of wheat supply.
