There is a possibility of severe shortage of flour in Rawalpindi and Islamabad of Pakistan. Punjab Food Department (PFD) by 11 July 2026 Suddenly the wheat purchase permits of flour mills of Rawalpindi division have been canceled. After this decision the mill owners appealed to the government 24 hour ultimatum and demanded that the permits be immediately reinstated.
Mill owners blame the government
Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) It is said that this action has been taken in retaliation to the protests by the mill owners. The mill owners alleged that 9 July 2026 Forcible cases and FIRs were registered against him around 1975. Due to cancellation of permits, now the mills of Rawalpindi are not able to buy wheat from other districts, due to which there is a danger of supply stoppage in the twin cities.
What is the government’s stance?
The Chief Secretary of Punjab said that the priority of the government is to provide cheap flour to the public. At the same time, the Agriculture Secretary claimed that the province 21.9 million tonnes Wheat production target of Rs. However, no official of the Food Directorate has made any official comment on this matter. On the other hand, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Advisor Muzammil Aslam has criticized the policies of Punjab and said that the undeclared ban on the movement of wheat and flour from Punjab has led to the rise in prices.
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