Dar Orders Wheat Price Action

IslamabadPakistan’s wheat support price jumps Rs1,000 to Rs4,500 a maund.

A farmers’ wing says middlemen paid throwaway prices in past seasons despite announced support rates.

Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar told federal and provincial governments to raise market supply and show zero tolerance for hoarding.

Officials told the committee that domestic and imported wheat stocks suffice until the next harvest.

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Kisan Wing demands direct-purchase procurement, with buying centres, immediately.

Sources: Dawn