People involved in artificial shortage of urea to be dealt with iron hands Says PM

By Muhammad JuniadPublished On 06 Jan 2023

Islamabad: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has vowed that the elements who were found involved in creating an artificial shortage of urea will be dealt with with iron hands.

Presiding over a meeting to review the demand and supply of fertilizers, the prime minister said Pakistan produces 25,000 tons of urea daily, which is enough to meet its needs.

He said last year, the country produced record bumper crops of wheat, sugarcane, cotton, and maize. He said due to the government's agriculture-friendly policies, farmers earned an additional 822 billion rupees in the fiscal year 2020-21.

The premier said increased income has resulted in the higher purchases of urea by farmers. He said that the government is focusing on providing an adequate amount of fertilizer for the maximum production of wheat to ensure food security in the country.

Imran Khan directed the authorities concerned to take all possible steps for efficient management of the urea supply chain for Rabi crops.