PM reviews measures to reduce prices of essential commodities

Prime Minister Imran Khan directed chief secretaries on Monday to take all measures to ensure stability in the prices of essential commodities.

The premier's remarks came as he chaired a meeting of the chief secretaries to review the supply and demand of essential commodities.

PM Imran also directed officials to eliminate the difference between the price of the retailers and the wholesalers, Radio Pakistan reported. The premier stressed that the administrative measures must be visible to bring relief to the masses.

He further directed the participants to carry out comprehensive planning and ensure timely steps to meet the future requirements of wheat and sugar.