Maryam Nawaz Approves Rs10 Billion Subsidy to Ensure Affordable Flour in Punjab

LAHORE:Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has approved a subsidy of Rs10 billion to ensure the provision of affordable flour and wheat to the public across the province.

The decision was taken during a video-link meeting chaired by the chief minister, where officials agreed to increase the quota of subsidised government wheat supplied to flour mills at Rs3,800 per maund.

The meeting focused on ensuring the uninterrupted availability of affordable flour and reducing the burden of rising prices on consumers.

Maryam Nawaz directed the relevant authorities to ensure that affordable flour and wheat were provided to the public under all circumstances. She also approved the allocation of Rs10 billion in subsidies to support the initiative.

The chief minister said the burden of inflation on Punjab’s people was deeply distressing and stressed that all available resources would be utilised to ensure the supply of flour at affordable prices.

She reaffirmed that the provincial government would continue efforts to provide subsidised flour and affordable roti to the public.

The initiative aims to improve the availability of essential food items and provide relief to households struggling with rising living costs.