Quetta:Following the nationwide strike against the imposition of Wheat Holding Tax until July 22, flour mills have resumed their regular operations across the country. According to details, after the deadlock between the government and the Flour Mills Association ended, the supply of flour has restarted, providing relief to the nation.
The prolonged strike had caused concern among many citizens regarding the availability of essential food items, especially affecting the poor, as stocks had completely depleted in some areas. A shopkeeper on Masjid Road in Quetta mentioned that if the strike had not ended, it would have created a crisis.
Citizens expressed gratitude for the resolution of the strike, emphasizing the need for government intervention to control inflation and curb the influence of mafias. One citizen remarked that the government should take measures to prevent such strikes in the future. It has also been noted that excessive inflation has already made life difficult.
The Flour Mills Association of Punjab has decided not to strike against the imposition of Wheat Holding Tax in the federal budget for the fiscal year 2024-25, despite the call of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association PFM. The PFM has said that the government has directed Flour Mills to impose an additional 2.5% Wheat Holding Tax on the sale of essential items by retailers and 2% Wheat Holding Tax on Flour Sellers.
