NPMC reviews prices of essential commodities

Islamabad: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) has directed all relevant authorities to reduce the price difference between wholesale and retail items and maximize relief for the common man.                                       

The directives were issued at a meeting of the Committee held in Islamabad today with Minister for Planning and Development Muhammad Sami Saeed in the chair.                                               

The meeting reviewed the prices of essential commodities and asked the relevant authorities to maintain the food prices.                         

The meeting was given a detailed briefing about inflation data as well.

Representatives from Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, and Balochistan informed the forum that the current production and supply of wheat, sugar and other essential commodities is satisfactory.                                     

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics informed the meeting about its App access to monitor the prices across the country.           

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister for Planning emphasized zero tolerance against hoarders and profiteers.

He directed the provincial governments to engage their respective district administrations for strict action against hoarders.