Ready to cooperate with probe committee on wheat import issue, says
Islamabad; 400bn wheat import issue storm in a teacup: Kakar . Anwarul Haqha said the matter of import of Rs400 billion wheat was nothing but a storm in a teacup.
He said three to four millions of tons wheat was estimated to be imported which was passed by the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) while the wheat was not imported with the national exchequer instead private sector was invited to import the wheat.
Kakar expressed on Sunday his willingness to cooperate with any investigation committee regarding the alleged irregularities in wheat import during his tenure.
Speaking to a private TV channel, Kakar reiterated that his government’s decision to abstain from wheat import and leave it to the private sector was in the best interest of Pakistan.
Kakar clarified that the issue of excess wheat import was marginal, ranging from 3 to 3.5 tons, and refuted any allegations of corruption or malpractice during his time in office.
Former caretaker premier that his administration’s priority was to safeguard the financial resources of Pakistan, hence the decision to refrain from government-led wheat imports.
Responding to the accusations labelling them as “thieves,” Kakar asserted his readiness to assist any official investigation if formally called upon.
His statement comes amidst mounting pressure on the government regarding the wheat shortage crisis, with farmers gearing up for protests slated to commence from May 10 due to the government’s failure to purchase wheat from them.Wheat Scandal: Revelation of Wheat Imports Worth Rs. 98.51 Billion Even After New Government
Meanwhile, Kissan Ittehad Chairman Khalid Mahmood Khokhar, demanded stringent action against those responsible for wheat imports, advocating for severe punishment including capital penalties. In a bid to address the concerns of the farming community, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has convened a committee, yet the issues persist unresolved,
400bn wheat import issue storm in a teacup: Kakar
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