ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan on Tuesday ordered the Ministry of National Food Security to devise a mechanism to ensure the stability of wheat prices across the country and giving direct flour subsidy to those living below the poverty line. He directed the Ministry of National Food Security to formulate strategies in this regard in collaboration with other relevant ministries. The meeting was apprised that a 20 kg flour bag was being sold at Rs840 at 368 Sahulat bazaars in Punjab. The prime minister directed the provincial governments to launch an indiscriminate full sale drive against hoarders and profiteers with the district administration’s help. The prime minister directed Punjab government to ensure availability of flour at Utility Stores Corporation (USC) according to its requirement.

Source: Pakistan Today November 04, 2020 13:26 UTC