Miftah asks to expedite edible oil import process.

ISLAMABAD -- Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail on Saturday directed concerned authorities to expedite the process for edible oil imports from Malaysia and Indonesia to ensure smooth supply of the commodity to the consumers and stabilize its prices.

The minister was presiding over a meeting of the Committee on edible oil availability, according to press statement issued by finance ministry.

Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Syed Murtaza Mahmud; Federal Minister for Federal Education and Professional Training, Rana Tanveer Hussain; Secretaries of Ministry of Industries Production, Commerce, NFS representatives from Vanaspati Manufacturers Association and senior officers attended the meeting.

On the occasion, Secretary Industries apprised the committee on the stock position of the edible oil in the country and updated on the import situation of edible oil...