Alyani orders action against wheat smugglers.

Byline: Saleem Shahid

QUETTA -- Balochistan Minister Jam Kamal Khan Alyani has taken serious notice of the ongoing wheat flour crisis in the province and directed the authorities concerned to take strict action against those found responsible for it.

The chief minister on Monday directed all commissioners, deputy commissioners and the authorities of the food department to take immediate steps for ensuring availability of flour at government rates.

He said smooth supply of flour was the responsibility of his government and no negligence would be tolerated in this regard.

Mr Alyani ordered a crackdown against wheat and flour hoarders. 'Strict measures should be taken against those elements who are involved in flour and wheat smuggling through Iran and Afghan borders,' he said. He directed the food department to submit a report about stocks of wheat and flour in government warehouses.

The chief minister ordered the food department to ensure supAAAply of wheat to flour mills without delay.

Sources in the food department said that government warehouses had...