Rs10bn subsidy agreed: CM orders wheat, flour supply at affordable prices

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed deep dissatisfaction over the recent surge in flour prices. In a bid to alleviate the burden of inflation on the people of Punjab, the CM convened an emergency video-link meeting and agreed to provide a subsidy of Rs10 billion. This move aims to ensure the continuous supply of flour at affordable rates.

Additionally, the quota of subsidized government wheat supplied to flour mills has been increased to Rs 3,800 per maund. The meeting also expressed grave concern over the artificial hikes in market prices of wheat and flour, stressing the need for effective measures to ensure affordable flour for the public. CM Maryam Nawaz stressed that the government would utilize all available resources to maintain the supply of flour at affordable prices, reaffirming that low-cost roti and affordable flour would continue.