Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar has directed all concerned to monitor supply chains and commodity prices to facilitate domestic consumers.

He was chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee in Islamabad to review the stocks and prices of essential commodities.

The Deputy Prime Minister stressed that strict action would be taken against hoarding, artificial shortages and overpricing of essential commodities.

The Committee reviewed the stock position, supply arrangements and prices of essential commodities.

The Deputy Prime Minister was apprised that adequate stocks were available to meet domestic demand, with no shortages anticipated and prices stabilizing.