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Sindh objects to Punjab curb on wheat movement
KARACHI (April 22
2004): Sindh Food and Agriculture Minister Arif
Mustafa Jatoi on Wednesday said that the
imposition of Section 144 by Punjab government
restricting movement of wheat would adversely
affect the wheat market and create complications
for other provinces.
He said, "The imposition of Section 144 is morally
and legally wrong."
Jatoi said he has asked the federal government to
intervene in this matter immediately and ensure
implementation of the policies of the federal
government by all provinces.
He said that it was the duty of the federal
government to stabilise the market and to ensure
uniform supply of wheat throughout the country.
He said that the procurement price, selling price,
import and export policies were all decided by the
federal government and it was, therefore, its duty
to implement its own decisions.
He said that the action of Punjab government was
against the guidelines given by the federal
government in respect of wheat procurement and its
movement.
Jatoi said, "Any unilateral actions by provinces
can have negative effect on provincial harmony and
integrity."
The minister termed Punjab government's action
contrary to the policy of the federal government,
which has clearly declared wheat as a freely
moveable commodity.
In the light of the guidelines and policy
formulated by the federal government, Sindh has
adopted a free market policy, which is benefiting
the farmers.
Courtesy Business Recorder |
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