Monday, July 7, 2008

Punjab To Relax Wheat Movements

The Pakistan government’s decision to tell Punjab government to lift curbs on movement on wheat may help solve the cereal crisis in the country.

According to reports, Prime Minister Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani has asked the Punjab government to relax the movement of wheat to deficient areas of the country to enable flour mills there to continue the grinding work.

Gilani said the process of wheat import was being expedited so that the consignments reached the country before the end of November.

The prime minister said the government would ensure adequate supply of wheat all over the country and necessary measures were being taken to meet the requirements of the provinces.

According to a government press note, Gilani directed the ministries concerned to provide the provinces their share immediately after shipments were received at ports.

Source: Commodity Online

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