Citizens kept complaining against soaring prices of seasonal fruits and vegetables in Sahulat Bazaars across the provincial capital despite the authorities asserting reduction in inflation across the province. Meanwhile, chicken meat was priced in the market at approximately Rs350 to Rs375 a kilo, adding more distress to the consumers. “Second grade potatoes are only available for sale at Rs115/kg, Rs30 more than the price mentioned on government rate list. “The citizens desperately need relief from the government as bread earners struggle to provide for their families amid pandemic,” she added. They slapped a fine of Rs189,000 against profiteers accused of different price regulation violations during the raids.

Source: The Express Tribune November 23, 2020 04:52 UTC