NPMC asks provinces to ensure steady sugar prices Business April 6, 2021 ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) on Monday asked provincial governments to ensure steady prices of sugar in the market and timely completion of wheat procurement. The NPMC meeting was briefed about the sufficient stock of wheat across the country. The overall release position by the respective provinces was also reviewed during the meeting. Minister for Finance, Revenue, Industries and Production Hammad Azhar chaired the NPMC meeting. Taking stock of the situation, the finance minister directed the representatives of the provincial government to take appropriate measures for keeping prices of the wheat flour bags in check. The NPMC urged the provinces to take all possible measures to ensure smooth supply of wheat at fair prices across the board. “Controlling inflation is the top most priority of the government,” Azhar said. He emphasised the need for coordinated and consolidated efforts by all concerned to provide essential items to the general public at fair prices. The committee asked the provincial governments to ensure timely completion of wheat procurement and supply of basic commodities at discounted prices through Ramazan sahulat bazaars to provide maximum relief to the consumers.