Probe panel discusses wheat import scandal

ISLAMABAD: The first meeting of an inquiry committee, headed by the cabinet division secretary, on the alleged import of Rs330 billion worth of wheat was held here on Sunday, during which different aspects of the import and preservation of the stocks were reviewed. “The committee worked today on verifying data and documents,” Infor­mation Minister Attaullah Tarar said when contacted by Dawn. Responding to a query about the possibility of summoning former caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar, ex-finance minister Sham­shad Akhtar, and incumbent Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi (ex-CM of Punjab) by the committee, the minister denied any such reports, saying, “No person was called or interviewed, as is being reported in the media.” Regarding the content of the inquiry report reported by the media, the minister said, “The report is under preparation and has not been presented to anyone.” He added that news about the meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also incorrect.