Pakistan, Sept. 12 -- The government has launched a crackdown on wheat price speculation to prevent artificial hikes and protect consumers. Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb issued the directive while chairing a high-level inflation monitoring committee in Islamabad. The body reviewed food stock levels and inflation pressures, with a focus on wheat price stability. Officials assured that wheat supplies are sufficient, despite concerns over rising costs and recent floods.
Aurangzeb stressed that authorities must strictly monitor markets to stop hoarding and manipulation. He said controlling inflation is a top government priority. Local naanbais have already warned of possible roti price hikes, adding pressure on daily wage earners. In so...