Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over a meeting of the Cabinet Committee to assess the stocks and prices of essential commodities, assuring that current supplies are sufficient and prices are stabilizing.
According to Press Information Department, the committee evaluated the stock levels, supply logistics, and pricing of essential items, determining that there are adequate supplies to satisfy domestic demand without any expected shortages. The prices of these commodities are reportedly stabilizing. During the meeting, Senator Dar instructed officials to closely monitor supply chains and commodity prices to support consumers, following the directives of the Prime Minister. He also emphasized that strict measures would be enforced against any activities related to hoarding, artificial shortages, and the overpricing of essential goods.
The session was attended by the Ministers for National Food Security & Research and Climate Change, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Commerce, and senior representatives from relevant federal and provincial ministries and departments.