KP Governor Slams Punjab Government for Blocking Wheat Supply
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi has strongly criticized the Punjab government for blocking the supply and transit of wheat, stating the move is causing a flour shortage in his province.
The Governor demanded that if Punjab refuses to supply wheat, it must at least provide transit permission for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to procure the essential commodity from Sindh.
In addition to the wheat issue, Governor Kundi also expressed frustration over federal cuts to gas supplies for KP.
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In a related development, the governor has also discussed the wheat and gas supply issues in a meeting with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister. The meeting was held to form a joint provincial strategy to address the ongoing concerns.
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Governor Kundi has called on the Prime Minister to take immediate notice of the situation. He argued that these actions by the federal and Punjab governments are causing hardship for the people of his province.
