Pakistan, Oct. 4 -- LAHORE - The Punjab government has extended the ban on using wheat in poultry feed across the province under Section 144, to ensure uninterrupted supply of wheat, flour, and bread for human consumption.

According to a notification issued by the Punjab Home Department, wheat will now be used exclusively in flour mills for making flour, and not for poultry feed. The decision was made amid fears of a possible wheat shortage in the province.

Reports from the Secretary of Price Control revealed that feed mills were preparing to use wheat as poultry feed, despite having more than 100,000 metric tons of wheat in stock. Officials emphasized that wheat is a basic food item for humans and must be prioritized for flour producti...