Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the provincial governments to ensure availability of daily use items at minimum prices to people in their respective provinces. He gave the direction while chairing the Core Committee meeting of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf in Islamabad on Saturday. The Prime Minister also directed the provincial governments to take strict action against hoarders and profiteers through District Price Control Committees. The meeting overviewed the flour stock situation in Sindh and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Prime Minister also issued directions on keeping an eye on prices of flour and ensuring its availability.

The meeting also discussed other important issues, including prevailing political situation of the country. It deliberated upon the problems faced by people and their resolution. The meeting was informed that government's decision to defer the axle load implementation has been widely appreciated and the mill owners of Banaspati Ghee have assured to reduce prices of their products in the next few days in the light of this decision.