Islamabad, June 11, 2022 (PPI-OT):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail presided over a meeting of the Committee on edible oil availability, at Finance Division today. Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmud, Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain, Secretary Ministry of Industries and Production, Secretary Commerce, Secretary NFS and R, representatives from Vanaspati Manufacturers Association and senior officers attended the meeting.

Secretary Ministry of Industries and Production apprised the Committee on the stock position of the edible oil in the country and updated on the import situation of edible oil from Indonesia and Malaysia. It was informed that sufficient stock of edible oil is available in the country and edible oil tankers from Malaysia and Indonesia, arriving during this month, will improve the stock position and support in stabilizing the price.

It was also informed that Minister for Industries and Production is leaving for Indonesia to hold important talks with Indonesian authorities in this regard. Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed the representatives of Vanaspati Manufacturers Association to visit their prices and contribute in reducing the prices for the support of common man. The Finance Minister directed to expedite the process for import of edible oil from Malaysia and Indonesia to ensure the smooth supply to the consumers and stabilize the price hike of edible oil.

For more information, contact:
Principal Information Officer,
Press Information Department (PID)
Tel: +92-51-9252323, +92-51-9252324
Fax: +92-51-9252325, +92-51-9252326
Email: piopid@gmail.com
Website: www.pid.gov.pk