ISLAMABAD, Oct 16 (APP): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Friday chaired a meeting of the Cabinet Committee which reviewed the stock position, supply arrangements and prices of essential commodities.
The deputy prime minister was apprised that adequate stocks were available to meet domestic demand, with no shortages anticipated and prices stabilising.
He 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.
Ministers for national food security and research and climate change, Special Assistant to the PM Tariq Bajwa, the Secretary, Commerce, and senior representatives from relevant federal and provincial ministries and departments attended the meeting.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
