Pakistan’s largest wheat producing area is Punjab. About 80 percent of the country’s wheat comes from here. At this time, the movement of wheat from Punjab has been banned uncertain. Due to this, there has been a huge shortage of flour in areas like Sindh, Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. From the plate of poor families, bread has started disappearing.
The Punjab government says that no official ban has been imposed. According to officials, posts have been installed to keep a close watch on unusual movement, but the reality is that wheat and flour -filled trucks are being stopped at posts and many trains have been seized. The rest of the provinces allege that this policy is a violation of Article 151 of the Constitution, which guarantees free trade across the country.
Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s resentment
According to Don’s report, Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have strongly opposed this policy of Punjab. All Pakistan Floor Mills Association said that this decision is unconstitutional and against national unity. Faisal Karim Kundi, Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, described it as a serious violation of national unity. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly has also passed a condemnation resolution on this.
Flour prices rise
The price of 20 kg flour sack in Punjab is about 1800 hundred rupees, while in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, this sack is being sold for Rs 2800. That is, the price has increased by about 68 percent. This has increased the burden of inflation on the general public. People are expressing displeasure over the policies of the government. Pakistan is already facing inflation. Due to poor financial condition, everyday things have become very expensive there. If we talk about the price of flour in India, then at present, the price of 1 quintal (100 kg) flour is Rs 2900, which is the wholesale price. However, in the retail market, its price will be higher according to the kilo.
Price of pulses in Pakistan
According to the report of Pakistani website Zarea, the price of one kilo of lentils in Pakistan is crossing 300 rupees per kg. For example, the price of gram dal is 360 per kg in Pakistani rupees. The price of Mung Dal is Rs 510 per kg. The price of lentil dal is Rs 360 per kg.