Islamabad:Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has instructed authorities to closely monitor supply chains and commodity prices to benefit domestic consumers.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Deputy Prime Minister chaired a Cabinet Committee meeting to assess the stocks and prices of essential commodities.

In the meeting, he emphasized that strict measures will be taken against hoarding, creating artificial shortages, and inflating prices of essential goods. The Committee evaluated the stock levels, supply logistics, and pricing of these commodities.

The Deputy Prime Minister was informed that sufficient stocks are available to meet domestic needs, with no expected shortages and stable prices.