Pakistan: Punjab government's permit crackdown sparks flour crisis fears in twin cities
The Pakistan Flour Mills Association has threatened to halt production in Rawalpindi and Islamabad due to a dispute over wheat procurement permits. The government's decision to revoke these permits has sparked fears of a severe flour shortage in the region.
Why it matters
This dispute threatens the food security of millions of residents in Pakistan's twin cities, highlighting ongoing tensions between the milling industry and government regulators.
--> Representative Image (Photo/Reuters) Pakistan: Punjab government's permit crackdown sparks flour crisis fears in twin cities ANI | Updated: Jul 12, 2026 14:01 IST
The article reports on a specific industrial dispute using standard journalistic sourcing from both the association and government context without overt editorializing.
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