ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab had reduced the prices of roti and naan, while now the provincial government is trying to decrease bakery products as well.
As per the details, Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yaseen presided over a meeting on this matter, attended by key officials and representatives from the bakery association and various brands.
Yaseen highlighted the significant reduction in wheat and flour prices over the past two months, up to 48 percent. He added that in the next few days, the prices of bakery products will be reduced.
The provincial minister set a deadline of May 27 for stakeholders to voluntarily decrease prices, warning of strict action otherwise.
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It is pertinent to mention that last week Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz announced a further reduction in the price of Roti/Naan, fixing it at Rs. 14 across the province.
The Punjab Food Minister had earlier stated that the price of 20 kg of flour has been reduced by Rs. 1,300. He added that the price of an 80 kg fine flour bag has been reduced by Rs. 2,770 and a 50 kg bag of semolina by Rs. 1,700.
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