Directing the federal minister to immediately withdraw the increase in urea fertilizer prices, he gave 3 days time to the authorities of the fertilizer company. Tons of urea fertilizer will also be imported.
A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Rana Tanveer, in the meeting, the recent increase in urea feed prices in the country was reviewed. Officials of Fuji, Engro and Fatima Fertilizer Company participated in the meeting.
The federal minister rejected the justification presented by the retailer companies regarding the prices and directed them to immediately withdraw the increase in the prices of urea fertilizer.
The federal government has taken notice of the spontaneous increase in urea fertilizer prices across the country
Rana Tanveer said that protecting the interests of farmers is the first priority of the government, a decision has been taken to import 2 lakh metric tons of urea fertilizer and if necessary, 5 lakh metric tons of urea fertilizer will also be imported. Government will ensure uninterrupted supply of urea in Kharif season.
Federal Minister directed the provinces to prevent hoarding and profiteering that all stakeholders will be consulted before increase in urea fertilizer, Rana Tanveer said increase in price of urea fertilizer without increase in cost of production. will not be accepted. Fertilizer companies will submit urea fertilizer distribution plan every month in advance.
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2024-05-03 11:09:40