Islamabad, October 06, 2021 (PPI-OT):Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has directed ministry of Industries and Production and Federal Board of Revenue to accelerate the process for providing relief to the consumers in prices of edible oil through concession in duty. Chairing the meeting of National Price Monitoring Committee in Islamabad on Wednesday, he reviewed prices of wheat flour bag.
He commended the Provincial government of Punjab and Islamabad Capital Territory administration for daily release of wheat at government’s specified price which has eased pressure on prices of wheat flour. The Finance Minister took strict notice of the prices prevailing in Sindh and Balochistan and urged their respective Provincial Chief Secretaries to initiate daily release of wheat for stabilizing prices of wheat flour bags.
The NPMC stressed upon the need to ensure smooth supply of wheat at government notified price throughout the country. Prices of 10 items witnessed declined including tomatoes, onions, Moong and Mash pulses while 21 items remained stable during the week.
Secretary, ministry of Industries and Production updated the NPMC about opening the tender for importing 50,000 metric tons of Sugar today. He further apprised about the progress over provision of sugar at Government’s fixed price through a network of Sahulat Sasta Bazars and Utility Stores.
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