PM constitutes inquiry committee to probe wheat/flour related controversy

• The committee, comprising Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) director general as convener, and representative of Intelligence Bureau (IB) not below BS-20/21.
• Punjab Anti-Corruption director general as members and any other member(s) as the convener may opt, will complete the inquiry within the fortnight.
• The inquiry report shall, inter alia, include: identification of cause; circumstances leading to the wheat/flour related controversy; assessment/projection of future stock leading to allowing export of wheat/flour products.

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted an inquiry committee to probe wheat/flour related controversy, and identify and fix responsibility, if any, on any individual/officer/organization, including any purported benefit to a private party.

The committee, comprising Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) director general as convener, and representative of Intelligence Bureau (IB) not below BS-20/21, Punjab Anti-Corruption director general as members and any other member(s) as the convener may opt, will complete the inquiry within the fortnight and submit report to the prime minister by February 6, positively.

According a notification issued by the Prime Minister Media Office here Wednesday, the committee will also suggest a way forward for future course of action.

The inquiry report shall, inter alia, include: identification of cause; circumstances leading to the wheat/flour related controversy; assessment/projection of future stock leading to allowing export of wheat/flour products and subsequent imposition of ban on exports; management of wheat stocks, within federal government and provinces, and coordination with provinces; and any other issue, deemed appropriate, related to the wheat/flour related controversy.