Hike in flour price withdrawn

KARACHI: On the directives of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the hike in the price of flour being sold at the Utility Stores was withdrawn on Saturday.

The price of a 20-kg flour bag was reduced by Rs180 to Rs800 against the previous price of Rs980, while the price of 10-kg flour bag was reduced by Rs90 to Rs400 against the previous price of Rs490.

It is pertinent to mention that on May 27, the price of 20-kg flour bag was hiked by Rs180. Previously, the price of 20-kg flour bag was Rs800 and 10-kg flour bag Rs400.