PM Shehbaz Sharif calls for inquiry on wheat import amid reserves review

May 03, 2024 (MLN): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to form an inquiry committee regarding the import of wheat in the country while reviewing a high-level meeting regarding the current status of wheat reserves.

According to the latest update from the Information Ministry, the Secretary of the Cabinet Division will head the Inquiry Committee.

In light of inquiries into last year's wheat procurement, despite favorable production, an explanation has been sought from the Ministry of National Food Security

Speaking on the occasion the Prime Minister said that Pakistan had an abundant wheat harvest this year.  

He directed to take all necessary steps regarding the purchase of wheat and said that there should not be any delay in the procurement of wheat so the farmers can get reward for their hard work.

The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Muhammad Orangzeb, and Jam Kamal Khan, along with Prime Minister's Coordinator Rana Ehsan Afzal, and relevant senior officials.

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