National Food Security minister urged to ensure availability of essential items

National Food Security minister directed to ensure availability of essential items in the country.  

The Prime Minister directed the Minister for National Food Security to keep an eye on the availability of essential items in the country. 

PM was chairing a high-level meeting in Islamabad on Monday.

The meeting reviewed the measures taken in industry and commerce, energy and to provide relief to poor segments of society in the wake of coronavirus outbreak.

National Food Security minister urged

Prime Minisrte further directed the minister to ensure no shortage of flour, pulses, rice, ghee and sugar.

He underscored the government’s resolve to take all-out steps to provide possible relief to people and every sector of the economy in difficult hour in the face of Coronavirus breakout.

He said the country is facing an unprecedented situation and the government institutions need to play a vibrant role in this crisis.

PM Khan said we are facing the challenge of poverty along with the issue of corona.

The Prime Minister also called for constituting a special committee comprising federal and provincial authorities to monitor the situation of food on daily basis and present its recommendations.

Special Assistant on Social Protection Dr. Sania Nishtar gave a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister regarding steps taken to provide relief to vulnerable segments in the context of prevailing situation.

GTV