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Four officials were suspended by PM Shehbaz Sharif for the wheat issue.

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Based on inadequate preparation and carelessness, four Ministry of National Food Security personnel have been suspended by the prime minister, according to the sources.

Details indicate that the prime minister approved the appropriate measures against Muhammad Asif, the former federal secretary of national food security.

Additionally, Punjab Director of Food Security Imtiaz Gopang, Food Security Commissioner Dr. Wasim, Director Sohail, and former Director General of Plant Protection AD Abid are among the other personnel whose suspensions are announced.

This came about as a result of PM Shehbaz forming an inquiry committee to look into the wheat crisis, with Secretary Cabinet Division Kamran Ali Afzal leading the group.

What’s the wheat scandal all about?

With the caretaker government’s recent import of 3.4 million metric tonnes of wheat igniting international indignation and accusations of corruption, Pakistan’s wheat industry is engulfed in yet another crisis. Though the nation has a plenty of wheat, the import agreement has resulted in an extraordinary loss to the national coffers of more than Rs300 billion, casting doubt on the government’s accountability and decision-making procedures.

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Due to the government’s decision to import wheat at a price higher than the going rate, wheat farmers in Pakistan have suffered huge losses as a result of the crisis. A glut of wheat has entered the market as a result of the shift, driving down prices and making it difficult for farmers to sell their grain for a reasonable price.

The government’s decision has been met with criticism from the opposition and rural communities, who have dubbed it a “wheat scam” and ordered an expedient investigation. Many people are sceptical of whose interests the government is serving and have accusations of corruption and cronyism due to the government’s insistence on importing wheat despite a domestic excess.

Continue reading: Despite having enough supplies, the minister imports wheat for the caretaker setup.

Though the government’s legitimacy is in jeopardy, an investigative committee has been set up to look into the matter and determine who is responsible. Government must move quickly to address the concerns of the farming community and the country at large, as the public demands accountability and openness.

Good governance, accountability, and transparency in decision-making processes are vitally needed, as the Pakistan wheat import controversy makes clear. For this situation to be resolved and to make sure that similar mishaps don’t happen again, the government needs to act.

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Enhancing Pakistan-Bahrain Collaboration: Tarar Highlights Fortifying Media Connections Between Pakistan and Bahrain

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Attaullah Tarar, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between Bahrain’s and Pakistan’s official media organizations.
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Under the auspices of Ombudsman Punjab, an awareness seminar was held at the Government Mc High School in Nakana Sahib.

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The ombudsman Punjab Nankana Sahib Region held an awareness seminar at Government Captain Hassan Nawaz Shaheed MC High School.
The CEO of the District Education Authority, Shazia Bano, chaired the seminar. Advisor Malik Muhammad Aslam and District Education Officer Secondary Dr. Saima Zafar were among the educators, students, and education officers that attended the session.
In his speech to the seminar, Malik Muhammad Aslam stated that people are aware of their rights and that our goal is to eradicate institutional corruption and poor management.Everyone must do their share to improve institutions. The provincial ombudsman’s awareness campaign was deemed beneficial by civil society representatives, educators, and students, who said it provided them with information about the institution’s significance and what to do in the event of a complaint.Teachers and students reaffirmed their commitment to playing their part in raising public knowledge of the ombudsman.

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