KP Flour Prices Soar as Punjab Supply Restrictions Persist

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government's efforts to restore wheat and flour supplies from Punjab have failed, causing a significant increase in flour prices in the province. The prices of special fine, fine, and mixed flour have risen by up to Rs100 per 20kg bag in local markets.

The KP government has approached both the federal and Punjab governments over the issue, while the provincial Food Department has written letters seeking restoration of wheat and flour supplies. Despite these measures, supplies from Punjab remain disrupted, keeping pressure on flour prices in KP.

The issue has persisted for months, with KP officials accusing Punjab of restricting inter-provincial movement of wheat and flour. Punjab officials have disputed allegations of a ban on inter-provincial wheat and flour movement, maintaining that transportation continues under a permit and monitoring system.