25,000 tons of wheat seized

Published May 21, 2008

KARACHI, May 20: Sindh Food Minister Mir Nadir Magsi led a raid on a godown in Shershah and “recovered and confiscated” 20,000 to 25,000 tons of wheat, says an official press release issued here on Tuesday.

The press release does not mention the name of the owner of the godown. The minister warned of more such raids on godowns to trace and seize hoarded wheat.

The raid was carried out a day after flour millers complained of having run out of wheat and demanded release of the grain from government stocks at Rs1,800 for 100kg per bag. Traders and millers say bulk of wheat is hoarded in rural areas of the province.

—Staff Reporter

Opinion

Editorial

GB polls’ aftermath
Updated 11 Jun, 2026

GB polls’ aftermath

The new administration must address the region’s issues proactively.
Peace in retreat
11 Jun, 2026

Peace in retreat

THE ceasefire announced in April was supposed to create space for negotiations. Instead, it has been repeatedly...
A few good men
11 Jun, 2026

A few good men

IT was a brave move, no doubt. This Tuesday, in the land of the Afghan Taliban, a few good men decided to take a...
Centre vs provinces
Updated 10 Jun, 2026

Centre vs provinces

The reason the centre finds itself in this position is rooted in its failure to expand the tax net and boost revenues.
Party in crisis
10 Jun, 2026

Party in crisis

THE young KP chief minister must be starting to realise just how thorny a seat he occupies. There has been a flurry...
Varsity woes
10 Jun, 2026

Varsity woes

FINANCIAL crises affecting public sector universities across Pakistan are now having an impact on academic...