Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has issued a strong directive for proactive measures to be taken in preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramazan. He emphasized the critical need for advanced planning to shield citizens from market instability and price surges.
Chairing the Price Monitoring Committee
The minister made these crucial statements while leading a meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee in the federal capital, Islamabad. Ahsan Iqbal presided over the session, which focused squarely on strategies to maintain economic equilibrium during the period of high consumer demand.
Directives for Market Stability
In his directives, the minister instructed all relevant government departments to significantly intensify their efforts. The core instruction was to develop and implement advance supply plans for essential commodities required throughout Ramazan. This forward-looking approach is designed to prevent the volatility in prices that often accompanies the increased consumption during the holy month.
The minister's call to action underscores the government's commitment to ensuring that the citizens of Pakistan can observe Ramazan without the added burden of inflationary pressures on essential items.
