{"id":24181,"date":"2026-07-07T19:13:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:13:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=24181"},"modified":"2026-07-07T19:13:05","modified_gmt":"2026-07-07T14:13:05","slug":"sindh-cm-orders-crackdown-on-hoarders-to-stabilize-flour-prices","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pakjazbo.com\/?p=24181","title":{"rendered":"Sindh CM Orders Crackdown on Hoarders to Stabilize Flour Prices"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KARACHI:<\/strong> Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities to launch strict action against hoarders in an effort to stabilize flour prices across the province, following reports of a significant wheat shortage during the current financial year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The directive was issued during a meeting of the Sindh Cabinet chaired by the Chief Minister, where members reviewed the province&#8217;s wheat situation, food security challenges, hoarding concerns, and proposed reforms in the Food Department.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to an official briefing presented during the meeting, Sindh is expected to face a wheat shortfall of approximately <strong>1.59 million tonnes<\/strong> during the ongoing fiscal year. Officials informed the cabinet that the shortage could place additional pressure on flour prices and create challenges in ensuring a stable supply of wheat and flour for consumers throughout the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Taking notice of the situation, Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah instructed the relevant departments to intensify operations against individuals and groups involved in hoarding wheat and flour. He emphasized that artificial shortages and speculative storage of essential commodities would not be tolerated, stressing that the provincial government is committed to protecting consumers from unnecessary price increases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Chief Minister directed the concerned authorities to monitor the wheat supply chain more effectively and ensure that flour remains available to the public at reasonable prices. He said strict enforcement measures should be implemented to discourage market manipulation and safeguard food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the meeting, the cabinet also discussed plans to modernize the Sindh Food Department through digital reforms. A proposal to completely digitize the department received detailed consideration, with the objective of improving transparency, efficiency, and accountability in wheat procurement and distribution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah instructed officials to integrate the entire wheat management process\u2014including procurement, storage, transportation, and distribution\u2014into a comprehensive digital system. The initiative aims to improve monitoring mechanisms, reduce administrative inefficiencies, and minimize opportunities for corruption or misuse of public resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As part of these reforms, the Sindh Government also decided to introduce an <strong>Integrated Weight Management System<\/strong>, which is expected to improve the accuracy and transparency of weighing procedures during wheat procurement, transportation, and storage operations. Officials believe that the digital system will help strengthen inventory management while reducing disputes and irregularities in the movement of wheat stocks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cabinet meeting also reviewed the Federal Government&#8217;s proposed <strong>National Wheat Policy 2026\u20132030<\/strong>, which seeks to establish a coordinated national framework for wheat production, procurement, storage, pricing, and food security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After reviewing the draft policy, the Chief Minister constituted a cabinet committee to conduct a comprehensive examination of the proposed national policy. The committee has been tasked with evaluating the implications of the federal proposals for Sindh and preparing detailed recommendations for submission to the provincial cabinet within the prescribed timeframe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to the spokesperson for the Chief Minister, the committee will assess various aspects of the proposed policy, including wheat procurement mechanisms, provincial requirements, market regulation, and measures to ensure adequate wheat availability for the people of Sindh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The meeting reflected the provincial government&#8217;s broader commitment to strengthening food security through improved governance, better regulatory oversight, and the adoption of technology-driven management systems. Officials noted that digital transformation within the Food Department is expected to enhance operational efficiency while ensuring greater transparency in public sector transactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The discussion also highlighted the importance of coordinated efforts between provincial institutions to address wheat shortages and maintain market stability. Cabinet members emphasized that timely interventions and improved monitoring would play a vital role in preventing artificial price hikes and ensuring uninterrupted flour supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah reiterated that protecting consumers from unjustified increases in the prices of essential food items remains one of the provincial government&#8217;s top priorities. He said all relevant departments must work together to ensure that wheat stocks are managed efficiently, hoarding is effectively discouraged, and flour remains affordable for the public.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The decisions taken during the cabinet meeting are expected to form part of Sindh&#8217;s broader strategy to improve food administration, strengthen regulatory mechanisms, and develop a more transparent and technology-based system for managing wheat resources across the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities to launch strict action against hoarders in an effort to stabilize flour prices across the province, following reports of a significant wheat shortage during the current financial year. 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