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LAHORE, Jul 29 (APP):Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired an emergency meeting on the price and supply chain mechanism, directing authorities to enhance efficiency in the supply chain to control food prices across the province.
The CM said, “We will not allow unnecessary burden of inflation on people. The prices of essential commodities should be within the reach of people. By correcting demand and supply mechanism, it will be possible to control artificial inflation.”
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said improving supply system of essential commodities will further reduce costs, adding that supply chain mechanism should be made foolproof to avoid crisis and shortage of goods in the market.
Earlier, the authorities concerned gave a detailed briefing on the supply chain mechanism and food prices in the province.
Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Information & Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari and Agriculture Minister Ashiq Hussain attended the meeting. Chief Secretary, secretaries concerned and other relevant officers were also present.