Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar @MIshaqDar50 chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee to review the stocks and prices of essential commodities.
The Committee reviewed the stock position, supply arrangements and prices of essential commodities. The DPM/FM was apprised that adequate stocks were available to meet domestic demand, with no shortages anticipated and prices stabilising.
The DPM/FM directed all concerned to monitor supply chains and commodity prices to facilitate domestic consumers, in line with the Prime Minister’s directives. He stressed that strict action would be taken against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities.
The meeting was attended by the Ministers for National Food Security & Research and Climate Change, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Commerce and senior representatives from relevant federal, provincial ministries and departments.
