Govt decision to import wheat, sugar challenged in LHC.

LAHORE -- A miscellaneous petition has been filed in Lahore High Court (LHC) against import of wheat and sugar by the government.

The petitioner while making federal, provincial governments and others respondents has said federal government is importing sugar and wheat which has led to cause shortage. Owing to shortage of wheat and sugar, their prices witnessed a robust increase. If import of sugar and wheat is not stopped their prices are likely to go up further.

The petitioner has taken the plea government first of all exports wheat and sugar and then import of these products is started when their shortfall is created.

The petitioner has prayed the court to impose ban on import of sugar and wheat besides seeking explanation from the concerned persons.

Earlier the decision by Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) for importing wheat was also challenged in...