Despite government subsidies, Quetta’s utility stores have a flour scarcity, and flour prices have risen in other parts of Balochistan.
Previously, a 1-kilo bag of flour cost Rs125 in the Balochistan, 20 kilogram costs Rs 2500, whereas 50 kg costs Rs 6500. 100 kg bag costs Rs 12000.
The flour mills association blamed government inefficiency for pricing increases. As the government doesn’t provide flour, and without flour, mills will struggle.
The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) made crucial judgments about subsidized gas for fertilizer firms and wheat flour for KP.
Fatima Fertilizers and Agritech will receive subsidized RLNG from October to December.
The committee also authorized extending the Sasta Atta Scheme under the Prime Minister’s relief package until June 30, 2023.
ECC authorized Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) financing to supply gas to Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM).
