Punjab CM directs provincial ministers to monitor availability of essentials’ stocks in markets LAHORE: Hoarding and profiteering continue unabated ahead of the holy month of Ramazan, causing a shortage of several essential commodities including sugar and wheat flour. Speaking to The Express Tribune on Tuesday, various citizens complained about the non-availability of sugar and wheat flour in their neighbourhoods and markets near them. Muhammad Arslan, a resident of Eden Housing, pointed out that almost all shops in his area have no stock of re[1]fined sugar or wheat flour. Shopkeepers are indicated they are not getting supplies from wholesalers, he added. Another citizen, Usman Ali, highlighted that prices of almost all essential commodities have been jacked up ahead of the holy month.