BAHAWALPUR, Oct 20 (APP):Effective measures are being taken in line with the vision of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz to ensure the uninterrupted supply of wheat and flour, stabilize prices, and prevent illegal transportation of the commodities.
In this regard, a divisional-level meeting was held under the chairmanship of Commissioner Bahawalpur Division Irfan Ali Kathia to review ongoing operations against the illegal transportation of wheat and flour. Officials of the Food Department briefed the commissioner on measures being taken to prevent illegal transportation, ongoing enforcement operations and the overall situation in the division.
Commissioner Irfan Ali Kathia directed the concerned authorities to intensify action against those involved in the illegal transportation of wheat and flour and initiate legal proceedings against violators without delay. He also ordered regular inspections of wheat quotas allocated to flour mills and stressed strict compliance with the prescribed regulations.
The commissioner emphasized the need for effective monitoring of flour dispatches from mills to ensure transparency and continuity in the supply chain. He directed the relevant departments to strictly enforce the prescribed procedures for wheat transportation and flour distribution, making it clear that violations would not be tolerated.
He further instructed the concerned departments to adopt a coordinated strategy to curb illegal wheat transportation.
The Food Department, Agriculture Department, Industries Department, and other relevant agencies were directed to maintain continuous monitoring of wheat transportation and flour supplies.
He stressed the importance of regularly reviewing field operations to identify illegal transportation activities and ensure their immediate prevention.
The commissioner directed all concerned officials to maintain the momentum of enforcement operations and perform their duties diligently to ensure the uninterrupted availability of flour to consumers at affordable prices.
Deputy Commissioner Bahawalpur Syed Hasan Raza and officials from the Food Department, Agriculture Department, Industries Department and other relevant departments attended the meeting. Deputy Commissioner Bahawalnagar Syed Muhammad Abbas Shah and Deputy Commissioner Rahim Yar Khan Zehir Anwar Jappa participated in the meeting through video link.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
