Finance Minister Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh has asked the provincial governments to ensure steady supply of wheat to districts.

Chairing the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) in Islamabad today (Monday), he further directed to the Ministry Food Security to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to ensure smooth supply of wheat flour at reasonable rates for the general public.

He also urged the Provincial governments to continue taking necessary steps to ensure provision of basic items at affordable prices across the country.

The Committee reviewed the price trend of essential commodities especially wheat, sugar and edible oil during the week. The meeting was briefed that prices of 21 basic items remained stable while seven items registered a decline during the week.

The chair asked the Ministry of Industries and Production to continuously monitor stocks of sugar, its supply position in the market and prices throughout the country for the consumers.