Former caretaker prime minister Anwarul Haq Kakar stated on Sunday that he is ready to cooperate with any investigation into alleged irregularities in wheat imports during his term.
In an interview with a TV channel, Kakar said that his government’s decision to not import wheat and leave it to private companies was the best choice for Pakistan.
Kakar explained that any extra wheat imported during his tenure was minor, totaling only 3 to 3.5 tons, and he denied any corruption or misconduct while he was in office.
The former caretaker prime minister stressed that his administration’s goal was to protect Pakistan’s financial resources, which is why they avoided importing wheat through the government.
Kakar addressed accusations calling his government “thieves” and said he is open to cooperating with any formal investigation if asked.
His comments come as the government faces criticism over a wheat shortage crisis. Farmers are planning protests, set to start on May 10, because the government failed to buy wheat from them.
Meanwhile, Kissan Ittehad Chairman Khalid Mahmood Khokhar is calling for strict action against those responsible for wheat imports, suggesting severe punishments, including the death penalty. To address farmers’ concerns, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee, but the issues remain unresolved.
