Punjab bans use of wheat in feed mills to prevent flour shortage

🌾 Punjab Bans Use of Wheat in Feed Mills to Prevent Flour Shortage

The Punjab government has imposed a ban on the use of wheat in poultry and cattle feed mills in an effort to control the ongoing flour crisis and ensure availability of wheat for human consumption.

📍 Key Highlights

• Immediate Ban: Wheat cannot be supplied or processed by feed mills across Punjab.

• Reason: Officials say a large portion of wheat was being diverted to animal and poultry feed, worsening the shortage of flour in markets.

• Targeted Action: Authorities have directed food and district administrations to monitor wheat stocks and mill operations.

• Legal Measures: Strict action will be taken against those found violating the ban, including seizure of wheat stocks.

⚠️ Context

• Pakistan is already facing rising wheat and flour prices due to supply shortages.

• The Punjab Flour Mills Association recently warned of a further hike if immediate steps were not taken.

• Officials hope the ban will stabilize flour supply and control skyrocketing prices.