Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has directed all relevant authorities to further strengthen price monitoring mechanisms and take proactive measures to improve market efficiency.

Chairing a meeting of National Price Monitoring Committee in Islamabad today, he highlighted the need to bridge gap between wholesale and retail markets by improving supply chain systems and enhancing coordination with provincial and regional administrations.

He stressed that efficient market management and transparent monitoring mechanisms are essential to ensure that the benefits of improved supply conditions reach consumers.