Key Takeaways
- The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Department has raised the daily wheat release quota to 4,000 metric tonnes.
- The increase follows a Peshawar High Court decision and directions from the Cabinet Oversight Committee.
- Additional 1,000 metric tonnes will be supplied from the National Reserve Centre warehouses.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Department has announced an increase in the daily wheat release quota to 4,000 metric tonnes, effective immediately. This decision was made following a Peshawar High Court ruling and directives from the Cabinet Oversight Committee.
The additional 1,000 metric tonnes will be sourced from the National Reserve Centre (NRC) warehouses located in Azakhel, ensuring a steady supply to operational flour mills.
This move is aimed at addressing the current demand and ensuring a consistent supply of wheat to the mills, which are crucial for the production of flour and other wheat-based products.
The increase in the wheat release quota is expected to benefit the local economy by supporting the flour milling industry and ensuring the availability of essential food items in the region.
The decision reflects the government's commitment to addressing the needs of the local population and maintaining food security in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
The National Reserve Centre (NRC) warehouses in Azakhel will play a key role in facilitating the additional supply, ensuring that the mills have the necessary raw material to meet the increased demand.
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Food Department will continue to monitor the situation and make adjustments as necessary to ensure the smooth functioning of the supply chain.
