Govt tightens noose around wheat hoarders

Rawalpindi Deputy Commissioner Shoaib Ali has directed the authorities concerned including assistant commissioners of the district to take strict action against the law against hoarders and profiteers.

According to a district administration spokesman, Gujar Khan Assistant Commissioner visited New Pak Flour Mill and checked the wheat stocks and records. The record of the mill was properly maintained, he said, adding that revenue field staff and price magistrates were also deputed to supervise wheat grinding as per quota and delivery of wheat bags to market as per ratio.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 13^th, 2023.