Sindh Minister for Food Makhdoom Mehboob Uz Zaman has taken serious notice of media reports regarding increases in bread and flour prices in various parts of the province.
Officials said the provincial minister has directed the Sindh Food Department and relevant district administrations to immediately review the situation and submit a detailed report on flour prices, wheat stock availability, supply chain issues, and any possible hoarding or profiteering in the market.
Mehboob Uz Zaman said that artificial shortages, hoarding, and unjustified increases in the prices of wheat, flour, or bread would not be tolerated under any circumstances. He directed authorities to take strict action against those involved in profiteering and creating artificial instability in the market.
The minister said Sindh has produced a bumper wheat crop this year and there is no justification for creating panic or disrupting market stability. He added that the government is fully alert and committed to ensuring the availability of wheat and flour at reasonable prices across the province.
He also instructed Food Department officials to maintain close coordination with flour mills, district administrations, and market committees to ensure an uninterrupted supply of flour and stable prices.
Mehboob Uz Zaman reiterated that protecting consumers from exploitation remains a top priority of the Sindh government and warned that no one would be allowed to take undue advantage of the situation.
