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Punjab Clarifies Position in Letter to KP Over Wheat Movement, Rejects Restriction Claims
Punjab government clarifies it has not restricted wheat or flour movement to KP, blaming hoarding control measures and KP’s own mismanagement for the crisis.
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by Muhammad Hashir
2025-10-28
Punjab Clarifies Position in Letter to KP Over Wheat Movement, Rejects Restriction Claims

The Punjab government has formally written a letter to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to clarify its stance on the ongoing controversy surrounding the movement of wheat and flour between the two provinces.

According to the official correspondence, Punjab rejected claims that it had imposed any ban on wheat or flour transportation, emphasizing that certain political elements were “unnecessarily politicizing” the issue.

The letter explained that Punjab had issued regular permits for wheat shipments to ensure transparency and prevent illegal practices such as hoarding, smuggling, and profiteering. “These measures are meant to maintain market stability and protect consumers,” the letter stated.

The Punjab government noted that it currently holds 845,000 metric tons of wheat in provincial reserves and is releasing the grain to flour mills at a controlled rate of Rs 3,000 per maund.

In a pointed criticism of the KP administration, the letter stated that the provincial government had failed to maintain sufficient reserves for its people. “Due to the KP government’s negligence, over 200 registered flour mills in the province have shut down operations,” it added.

Punjab also accused the KP government of misusing federal funds, claiming that the money meant for public welfare was being diverted toward political activities. “This mismanagement, not any restriction from Punjab, is the real cause of the current wheat and flour shortage in KP,” the letter asserted.

The communication reflects rising tensions between the two provincial governments amid growing political polarization and an ongoing national debate over food security and resource distribution.
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