Govt striving hard to control inflation: Shibli Faraz
The information minister said that PM Imran Khan wants to bring down prices of the basic food items.
ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Minister for Information and Broadcasting Syed Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said that the government was striving hard to control the inflation and stable prices of the essential commodities.
Addressing the press conference along with Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam in Islamabad on Wednesday, he said that Prime Minister Imran Khan wants to bring down prices of the basic food items in the best interest of the general public.
The minister said there are several reasons of price hike and one of them is hoarding, to create shortage of the basic items in the market.
He said the government is committed to expose the hoarders and no stone will be left unturned in this regard.
Speaking on the occasion, Syed Fakhar Imam said the government is determined to ensure the provision of wheat in the country.
He said the government has decided to import wheat, which will help stable the price of flour.
He said we are making a comprehensive planning with regard to the wheat.
The Federal Minister said special attention is also being paid to the agriculture sector in the best interest of the country.
Responding to a question, the Information Minister said the government is desirous of bringing prosperity in the lives of people and is fully committed to his end.
