MANSEHRA: Leader of Oghi traders Sarbuland Khan on Friday alleged that the residents got subsidised wheat flour at the rate higher than the notified one.

He told reporters that as the fasting month of Ramazan was just around the corner, those managing designated sale points in village councils charged people Rs1,800 for a 20kg subsidised flour bag instead of Rs1,350.

Mr Khan said the food department had failed to ensure the smooth supply of subsidised flour to Oghi tehsil and therefore, sale points fleeced people.

“The deputy commissioner recently formed a committee headed by the assistant commissioner of Baffa-Pakhal to check the illegal practice. The domain of that committee should be extended to Oghi tehsil as well,” he said.

The trader leader demanded a smooth supply of subsidised flour to people during Ramazan.

Published in Dawn, March 18th, 2023

Opinion

Editorial

Race against time
Updated 09 Feb, 2025

Race against time

While some bright spots emerged at Breathe Pakistan moot, we must streamline our climate governance.
Open door
09 Feb, 2025

Open door

THE door is still open for talks, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq has reminded the PTI. What matters, however,...
Football suspension
09 Feb, 2025

Football suspension

ONCE again, Pakistan has been ousted from the global football family. FIFA recently suspended the Pakistan Football...
A year later
Updated 08 Feb, 2025

A year later

A war of egos has been fought between a handful of individuals at the cost of the well-being of millions of ordinary Pakistanis.
Wheat decision
08 Feb, 2025

Wheat decision

THE federal decision to stop setting the minimum support price for wheat and cease the staple’s procurement...
Dhanmondi attack
08 Feb, 2025

Dhanmondi attack

HISTORY has shown that unless states deliver development and equal rights to all, disenfranchised people can target...