July 15, 2024 (MLN): In light of this assurance from government officials to resolve the issue of withholding tax and in respect for the sanctity of Muharram ul Haram, the nationwide strike by flour mills is postponed until July 22, 2024, according to the press release issued yesterday.

A delegation from the Pakistan Flour Mills Association, led by Central Chairman Asim Raza Ahmed and Tax Committee Chairman Farrukh Shahzad, met with the high-level committee established on the directive of Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif.

The delegation addressed the committee regarding the ongoing strike, the imposition of withholding tax, and its repercussions on the industry and the public.

The committee listened to the concerns presented by the Flour Mills Association representatives and agreed to collaborate on finding a solution wherein the committee members assured the delegation that a positive resolution would be achieved by July 22, 2024.

Starting on Sunday, the flour milling industry resumed normal operations nationwide, ensuring the supply of wheat products to the market.

The office bearers of the Pakistan Flour Mills Association expressed their gratitude to Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and the committee members.