They lamented how the items could be sold at official rates when they were not available on the wholesale price mentioned in the list. Karyana Merchant Association (KMA) Head Pervaiz Butt said that the retail rates of pulses and lentils set in the official list were five years old. He mentioned that the wholesale price of the commodities has gone beyond the retail price in the current rate list. Butchers also rejected official rates of mutton and beef in the official price list. They said that it was only possible if the government ensured meat supply in Rs100 less than the retail price it has fixed.

Source: The Express Tribune December 28, 2020 03:56 UTC