KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Minister for Food, Makhdoom Mehboob-uz-Zaman, the scope of inspections across government wheat warehouses throughout the province has been further expanded to ensure strict monitoring.
Joint operations with anti-corruption authorities have also been accelerated. The primary objective of these measures is to ensure transparency in official wheat stocks, prevent pilferage, and safeguard public resources at all costs. The Provincial Food Minister made it clear that corruption or malpractice at any level within the Food Department will not be tolerated under any circumstances. He stated that strict and indiscriminate action is being taken under a zero-tolerance policy against officers and personnel found involved in wheat theft or irregularities.
He further stated that in warehouses where incidents of alleged wheat theft or misappropriation have been reported, strong departmental and legal action is underway against those responsible. These actions aim to ensure that no individual dares to cause loss to national resources in the future.
Makhdoom Mehboob-uz-Zaman emphasized that the Government of Sindh is taking practical steps to ensure the provision of affordable and adequate wheat and flour to the public. He added that the ongoing campaign against hoarding, mismanagement, and corruption is being further strengthened.
He said that, in line with the directives of the Chief Minister Sindh, strict implementation of the principles of good governance, transparency, and accountability is being ensured.
All relevant departments remain fully active to eliminate any possibility of negligence or corruption. The Minister also highlighted that, in accordance with the vision of PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, public service, transparent governance, and protection of national resources are among the top priorities of the government. Party leadership has issued clear instructions that any action against public interest will not be tolerated. In continuation of these efforts, joint teams are actively conducting field monitoring. More effective and stringent measures are expected in the coming days.
Copyright Business Recorder, 2026
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