Punjab government continues wheat release policy, sets uniform rate

LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced the continuation of its wheat release policy, ensuring a steady supply of wheat across the province.

Following the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the Price Control and Commodities Management Department will release additional wheat from government warehouses. To maintain price stability, the wheat release rate has been standardized at Rs 2,900 per maund across Punjab.

A formal notification was issued by the Secretary of the Price Control and Commodities Management Department, reaffirming the Punjab cabinet’s decision to release 1.2 million metric tons of wheat from stockpiles.

Meanwhile, DG Food Punjab Shoaib Jadoon stated that the Food Department has already sold 1.2 million metric tons of wheat, highlighting the government’s commitment to ensuring food security and market stability.