Miftah orders 'speedy' import of edible oil.

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

A meeting of the committee on edible oil, chaired by Mr Miftah, was briefed by Secretary Industries and Production that sufficient stocks of the commodity were available and with the arrival of two edible oil tankers this month the stock position will further improve and help stabilise domestic prices.

The meeting was also informed that Industries Minister Syed Murtaza Mahmud was leaving for Jakarta to hold talks with Indonesian authorities on the import of edible oil.

The representatives of the Vanaspati Manufacturers...