Flour Price
In Sindh, there is good news for consumers as the provincial government has lifted the ban on the movement of wheat stocks across the province. This decision is expected to result in a reduction in flour prices. To facilitate the transportation of wheat stocks to the metropolis, all check posts that were established to monitor wheat supply in the province have been closed down. The provincial authorities have also issued a notification regarding this matter.
Karachi has witnessed a significant increase in flour and wheat prices during the five-month ban. However, with the lifting of the ban, traders are hopeful that flour prices will now decrease. In light of the new order, the food department’s director, commissioners, deputy commissioners, and concerned officials have been instructed to comply.
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Meanwhile, in Punjab, the prices of essential commodities such as flour and rice have been persistently rising. The recent surge in wheat prices has further contributed to the increase in the cost of a 40kg bag of flour across the region.