Observer Report
Sources privy to the government quarters has indicated another corruption scandal that is knocking at the door of Sindh government, it has been revealed that Sindh bought 40% less wheat from its required quota, it was learnt on Sunday.
According to sources, the Sindh government, already embroiled in a 15 billion rupee wheat theft scandal bought lesser wheat than the allocated budget but the documents showed that the entire budget allocation for the purchase has been consumed.
The sources have raised alarm bells on the situation claiming that the cities of Hyderabad and Karachi may be faced with a severe wheat and flour shortfall in the coming days.
The government sources also revealed that there is great concern in the federal government with regards to this blatant corrupt and fraudulent practice which yet again puts the province on the precipice of great dismay and possible chaos.
The government sources also claimed that their seems to be concerted effort to push the country into another wheat and flour crisis like in January of the ongoing year. The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is currently investigating wheat theft and artifical shortfall of wheat and flour in the province.
Earlier, Sindh Industries and Commerce and Anti-Corruption Minister Jam IkramullahDharejo has said the wheat procurement process will be kept transparent and none of the departments will interfere so that farmers could get their benefit, said
In a meeting called for the purpose, it was decided that if any officer in the anti-corruption department was found to be involved in any sort of corruption in the procurement of wheat, it would immediately be reported to the department and stern action would be taken against them.
Assuring provincial food minister Hari Ram KishoriLal of his complete support, Dharejo stated that the anti-corruption department was committed to fighting corruption and added that close communication between departments could help eradicate corruption from Sindh. He further said that a check and balance system is essential for this.
