CM asks food department to start releasing wheat from Oct 1
KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on Monday, reviewed the province’s wheat stock position and the status of seized wheat stocks, directing the Food Department to start releasing government wheat to flour mills from October 1 in a move aimed at ensuring adequate market supplies and bringing down flour prices across Sindh. Presiding over a meeting at the CM House, the chief…
Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met on Monday to assess the province's wheat stock situation and seized wheat stocks. He instructed the Food Department to begin releasing government wheat to flour mills starting October 1 to meet market demands and reduce flour prices. The CM emphasized supplying affordable flour to consumers and stressed the importance of strategic reserves, timely procurement, and curbing hoarding.
Officials reported 226,918 metric tons of seized wheat, including 57,122 metric tons in flour mills and 169,796 metric tons seized from unauthorized traders. The Food Department has already disbursed Rs2.855 billion against lifted stocks. The CM directed the department to finalize wheat release plans for October 1, keep procurement transparent, and ensure imports complement local stocks. Karachi has the largest wheat stock at 119,534 metric tons, followed by Larkana and Hyderabad.
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