15,000 metric tons of wheat released to mills: DG

LAHORE: Dispelling the impression of any disruption in the supply of flour across Punjab, Director General Food Punjab Amjad Hafeez on Monday said that flour mills in the province grounded a total of 33,000 metric tons of wheat on Tuesday, out of which approximately 15,000 metric tons was released from the government stocks at controlled rates.

He said the supply of flour across Punjab is sufficient and fully stable, with market stability being maintained through controlled release and strict monitoring by the Punjab government.

He stated that on January 7, 2026, flour mills across Punjab ground a total of 33,000 metric tons of wheat, out of which approximately 15,000 metric tons of government wheat were released to flour mills at controlled rates. On the same day, around 2 million flour bags were supplied to the market which was higher than the daily average.

He said there is no shortage of flour in the market. Amjad Hafeez further said that 950,000 flour bags were provided in the market at officially notified rates which were more than sufficient to meet the demand. He added that flour is available in the market at official prices of Rs 905 for a 10-kg bag and Rs 1,810 for a 20-kg bag.

The DG Food said that field teams are continuously conducting market inspections to ensure compliance with official rates, and price control magistrates take immediate action upon reports of overpricing. He added that there is zero tolerance across the province against hoarding, profiteering, rumors, and speculation.

Speaking about Ramadan, he said in view of the holy month, the supply chain system has been further strengthened. Preparations have been completed to further increase grinding and distribution in line with rising demand during Ramadan. He said during Ramadan, citizens will be provided uninterrupted flour at official rates, and all administrative and field resources will remain fully mobilized to ensure flour availability.

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