Flour mill owners in Karachi have announced an Rs8 per kilogram reduction in the ex mill price of wheat flour following successful negotiations with the Karachi administration, providing much-needed relief to consumers facing high food costs.
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The decision was reached during a meeting held at the office of the Commissioner Karachi under the directive of Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Asif Hyder Shah. The talks were attended by Commissioner Karachi Syed Hassan Naqvi and representatives of the Flour Mills Association, who agreed on a price cut aimed at easing the burden on households.
Under the new pricing structure, the ex-mill price of flour has been reduced from Rs133 per kilogram to Rs125 per kilogram. Officials said the reduction takes immediate effect and is expected to lower both wholesale and retail flour prices across Karachi in the coming days.
Authorities expressed optimism that the decrease in ex-mill rates would be passed on to consumers through retailers, helping stabilize the market and improve affordability of one of the country’s essential food staples.
During the meeting, members of the Flour Mills Association also announced plans to establish fair price stalls where flour will be sold at reduced rates. The initiative is intended to ensure that consumers benefit directly from the latest price adjustment and have easier access to affordable flour.
The development comes after concerns over rising flour prices and increasing pressure on household budgets. Officials said cooperation between the government and the flour industry was essential to maintaining price stability and ensuring an uninterrupted supply of wheat flour.
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The Sindh administration stated that it would continue monitoring market prices and work with stakeholders to prevent unnecessary price increases. Consumers have welcomed the announcement, hoping the reduction will provide meaningful relief amid persistent inflation and rising living costs. Market observers say effective implementation and strict monitoring will determine whether the lower ex-mill price is fully reflected in retail markets across the city in the coming days.