LAHORE:
Punjab Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif ordered a strict action against those involved in illegal wheat storage after a three -day grace period for all existing ones declare their actions.
I was presiding over a meeting to address the issue of wheat hoarding following the ongoing flood situation in the province.
He issued a directive to initiate legal actions against those who do not meet after the deadline of three days.
The main minister agreed to a proposal that measures should not be taken against those who sincerely declare their wheat actions.
She emphasized the need for identification and precise reports of wheat reserves in the province.
The main minister said that those who try to exploit the flood crisis would not show indulgence.
She stressed that certain elements were trying to create artificial wheat shortage, which would not be tolerated under any circumstance.
She emphasized that the government must demonstrate its order to protect public interest and guarantee stability in wheat and flour markets.
Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered the regulatory authority and regulatory authority of Punjab (pear) to continue inspections and apply laws throughout the province.
She ordered the authority to ensure that government price lists are prominent in all retailers and take severe measures against offenders.
She ordered immediate corrective and disciplinary action on the loss of wheat actions in Khanewal due to floods,
The general director of the Food Department was withdrawn from the office for not transporting wheat to a safe place in time, while the food controller of the Khanewal district, along with all local staff, was suspended from the service.
The prime minister reiterated that all available resources should be used to identify illegal wheat monopol together with the launch of repression against them as soon as possible.
She emphasized that measures should be taken to maintain stable prices of wheat and flour throughout the province.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Maryam Nawaz ordered the relevant authorities to provide tents to flood victims to protect them against possible rains in the affected areas.
The distribution of tents and other essential goods to the victims of flooding in several districts is underway, the main minister said that 2,500 tents had been sent to Jalpur, 2,500 more were sent to the victims of the flood of Rahim Yar Khan and 1,000 had been sent to Rajanpur.
The authorities in Rahim Yar Khan evacuated 7,000 people to protect them from possible floods.
The prime minister was informed that the evacuation operation of the areas affected by floods had been completed with the help of 24 ships.
The authorities said that 12 flood relief camps had been established in the district, where measures had been taken to guarantee cleaning and fumigation to prevent infectious diseases. The clinics in the wheels also unfold near the flood relief camps.
