PM Shehbaz directs to take all necessary steps regarding the purchase of wheat

ISLAMABAD, May 03 (SABAH):  Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to form an inquiry committee regarding import of wheat in the country.

PM Shehbaz Sharif was chairing a high-level review meeting in Islamabad on Friday regarding current status of wheat reserves. The Secretary Cabinet Division Kamran Ali Afzal will head the Inquiry Committee.

In light of inquiries into last year’s wheat procurement, despite favorable production, an explanation has been sought from the Ministry of National Food Security

Speaking on the occasion the Prime Minister said that Pakistan had an abundant wheat harvest this year with the grace of Allah Almighty.  He directed to take all necessary steps regarding the purchase of wheat.  He said there should not be any delay in the procurement of wheat so the farmers can get reward for their hard work.

The meeting was attended by Federal Ministers Ahad Khan Cheema, Rana Tanveer Hussain, Muhammad Orangzeb, and Mir Jam Kamal Khan, along with Prime Minister’s Coordinator Rana Ehsan Afzal, and relevant senior officials.