Lahore: (RightNow) Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz expresses concern over rising wheat prices. She convenes an emergency video link meeting, directing the provision of affordable wheat to the public.

The meeting decides to supply subsidized government wheat to flour mills at Rs 3,800 per maund. A Rs 10 billion subsidy is approved to ensure the availability of cheaper wheat.

Concerns are raised over the artificial increase in wheat and flour prices in the market. The Chief Minister instructs officials to utilize all resources to provide affordable wheat to the public.

Maryam Nawaz states that the inflation burden on Punjab’s citizens is distressing. The government will make every effort to supply affordable wheat.

It is noteworthy that the increase in wheat prices is a concern for the public. The government has previously taken steps to provide relief to the citizens.