In response to growing costs, the government has temporarily banned the export of onions and bananas during Ramadan.
Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan addressed concerns about the export restriction on Friday in the National Assembly, making it clear that it is just temporary and intended exclusively for Ramadan.
After the Ministry of National Food Security submitted a report and export associations and the Sensitive Price Index expressed concerns, the cabinet decided to implement the prohibition. A calling attention notice about the impact of the prohibition on agricultural exports, brought up by Syed Naveed Qamar and other parliamentarians, caused this move.
Minister Jam Kamal Khan demonstrated the government’s awareness of the concerns expressed by farmers by assuring the assembly that the prohibition would be in place until the 15th of the next month.
The temporary prohibition intends to allay public fears and avoid creating a misleading impression of shortage by ensuring a sufficient local supply of these necessities throughout the holy month.
The government’s proactive approach to controlling food security during religious observances is demonstrated by the prohibition, even if it temporarily limits farmers’ prospects for export.
Kamal did, however, reassure farmers that the government is aware of their worries and said that the ban’s duration can be shortened if necessary.
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