Finance ministry raises objections to cash credit limit for wheat purchase
Mill owners seek procedure for direct procurement from Passco
PM Imran orders countrywide ‘grand operation’ in an attempt to tackle wheat crisis
According to sources, the move also aims to shrink Rs1 billion import bill by increasing local pulses production
Members of flour mills association express concern over worsening situation
Flour mill owners have already paid the full amount to the Sindh govt
Provincial govt has sought 0.4m tonnes of commodity from Passco
Move comes after rise in flour/bread prices apparently due to wheat scarcity
Further Rs30m lost due to loss of interest income, Rs15m overspent on salaries
Over Rs1.2 billion parked without inviting competitive bids