In response to escalating prices, the government has imposed a temporary prohibition on the export of bananas and onions during Ramazan.
During a session in the National Assembly on Friday, Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan addressed concerns regarding the export ban, clarifying its temporary nature specifically for Ramazan.
The decision to enforce the ban was taken at the cabinet level following the submission of a summary by the Ministry of National Food Security and concerns raised by the Sensitive Price Index and export associations. This step was prompted by a calling attention notice raised by Syed Naveed Qamar and other legislators regarding the impact of the ban on agricultural exports.
Minister Jam Kamal Khan assured the assembly that the ban would remain effective until the 15th of the following month, emphasizing the government’s responsiveness to the concerns raised by agriculturists.
The temporary prohibition aims to ensure sufficient domestic supply of these vital commodities during the holy month, allaying concerns among the public and preventing any perception of scarcity.
While the ban temporarily limits export opportunities for farmers, it underscores the government’s proactive stance in managing food security during religious observances.
However, Kamal assured that the government is attentive to the concerns of agriculturists and hinted that the duration of the ban could be shortened if circumstances permit.
