Asad Umar says govt fully aware of masses difficulties due to inflation.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for Planning Development and Reforms Asad Umar said on Monday that Prime Minister Imran Khan has shown serious concerns over the increase in wheat prices, media reported.

He was speaking to media.

Asad Umar said sky-rocketing of daily use items' prices ended up in an increase in the inflation rate. 'PM Khan has ordered a strict crackdown against profiteers.'

Replying to a question, the minister said it would be better that, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz refrain from commenting on the circular debt.

The incumbent government is facing the outcome of the bad policies of PML-N which rapidly increase circular debt, he continued.

Yesterday, Asad Umar had admitted that inflation has made the lives of people...

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