The government is committed to providing maximum relief to the general public through the provision of basic commodities at fair prices, said Finance Minister Abdul Hafeez Shaikh. Chairing the weekly meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) on Monday, the minister appreciated the provision of basic items by the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) at subsidised rates and directed the USC managing director to ensure the availability of essential items at its outlets across the country. According to a press release, he directed officials to ensure a smooth supply of wheat at affordable prices across the country. Shaikh also told the provincial governments and other stakeholders to provide estimates of additional demand for sugar to the Ministry of Industries and Production for effective planning during the current year. Earlier, the NPMC reviewed the price trends of essential commodities, especially wheat flour, sugar, tomato, vegetable ghee, chicken and eggs.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 16th, 2021.
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