Over 10kg flour bags to be banned

The sale of 20kg flour bags will be banned across Punjab, with only 10kg bags to be sold.

The decision was taken as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a meeting attended by commissioners and deputy commissioners via video link to review detailed reports on fluctuations in the prices of essential commodities.

She ordered strict monitoring of inter-provincial borders to prevent wheat and flour smuggling.

She directed all DCs to achieve wheat cultivation targets in their districts.

It was also decided to cultivate wheat on all land covered under the Numberdar, Ghori Pal and Apna Khet, Apna Rozgar schemes.

The chief minister ordered the cultivation of wheat on all government-owned land across the province.

It was also decided to introduce an initiative for "transforming market waste into wealth".

The chief minister approved a dehydration project to ensure the availability of off-season fruits and vegetables.