ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted an inquiry committeeto probe wheat/flour related controversy, and identify and fixresponsibility, if any, on any individual/officer/organization, includingany purported benefit to a private party.

The committee, comprising Federal Investigation Authority (FIA) directorgeneral as convener, and representative of Intelligence Bureau (IB) notbelow BS-20/21, Punjab Anti-Corruption director general as members and anyother member(s) as the convener may opt, will complete the inquiry withinthe fortnight and submit report to the prime minister by February 6,positively.

According a notification issued by the Prime Minister Media Office hereWednesday, the committee will also suggest a way forward for future courseof action.

The inquiry report shall, inter alia, include: identification of cause;circumstances leading to the wheat/flour related controversy;assessment/projection of future stock leading to allowing export ofwheat/flour products and subsequent imposition of ban on exports;management of wheat stocks, within federal government and provinces, andcoordination with provinces; and any other issue, deemed appropriate,related to the wheat/flour related controversy.