Kundi protests Punjab’s ban on wheat to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

KP – (Special Correspondent / Web Desk) -Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Governor, Faisal Karim Kundi, is speaking out against the Punjab government. He is angry about reports that Punjab has stopped sending wheat to his province. This happened on a Thursday.

Governor Kundi had already shared his concerns about this problem the week before. However, officials in Punjab who manage food supplies denied that any formal ban exists.

On social media, Governor Kundi called the move a “blatant violation” of the Constitution. He referred to Article 151, which says trade between provinces should be free. He believes this ban hurts national unity.

The real-world effect is a major price jump. A standard bag of flour now costs around 1,200 rupees in Punjab. That same bag has skyrocketed to 2,800 rupees in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This puts a heavy strain on families already dealing with high costs.

The governor publicly asked Punjab’s Chief Minister, Maryam Nawaz, to reverse this “discriminatory act.” He also urged his own provincial government in KP to act quickly. He wants them to provide wheat directly to local mills to help lower prices and protect people.

The KP Assembly showed its agreement by passing a unanimous resolution against Punjab’s restrictions. They are worried because flour prices in their province have risen by 68 percent.

This price hike is easy to see on store shelves. The cost of a small bag of fine flour has gone up significantly since the start of August, even with a new wheat harvest.

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The problem first became news when a group of flour mill owners in KP called the ban “unconstitutional.” Some experts don’t think recent floods are to blame, as the wheat was already harvested. Instead, they point to people hoarding large amounts of wheat to wait for even higher prices.

In response, the Punjab government has given wheat hoarders three days to report their stocks voluntarily. If they don’t, they will face legal action. The government has also revealed a new long-term national wheat policy. The goal of this plan is to ensure food security for everyone, protect farmers, and make the market stronger against future problems.