PM seeks suggestions to control rates of commodities

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan called a meeting to seek suggestions from various ministries to control price hike on daily use items.

This was stated by Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting while briefing media in Islamabad on important meetings chaired by Prime Minister Imran Khan.

She also directed to bring down prices of flour including other items. She said that the prime minister expressed dismay at increased rates of sugar.

PM Khan instructed provincial officials to keep a check on prices and to take required an action against hoarders and profiteers.

The chief ministers were asked to establish farmer markets to end the role of middlemen so that consumers get relief in prices of vegetables, fruits and perishable items.

She said the price of flour increased in Sindh as the provincial government did not make purchase of wheat on time. She said the prime minister directed to release 100,000 tons of wheat immediately for Sindh.