In a major breakthrough following a tense standoff, the Sindh government has officially taken action against the complaints of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), averting a looming food crisis and potential province-wide strike.
The decision comes just before the expiration of a 48-hour ultimatum issued by the association on December 27, 2025.
Following high-level negotiations and the recent appointment of a new Secretary of Food, the provincial administration has agreed to the following.
The government will issue a formal notification to bypass middlemen and traders, ensuring that subsidized wheat is supplied directly to flour mills.
The controversial Wheat Food Policy 2025–26 has been amended to prevent traders from profiting off subsidized stock, ensuring the benefit reaches the end consumer.
The PFMA Sindh Circle Chairman, Abdul Junaid Aziz, welcomed the move, stating that the direct supply of 100-kg bags at the subsidized rate will stabilize the market.
The threat of flour prices surging due to artificial shortages has been neutralized.
Retailers across Sindh will continue to receive regular supplies, preventing the “market scarcity” previously predicted for mid-January.
The reshuffling of the Food Department and the commitment to transparency are seen as steps toward curbing the corruption allegations previously raised by the association.
