KARACHI — The price of tomatoes has surged sharply across Karachi, reaching up to Rs560 per kilogram in retail markets as supply shortages worsen. Wholesalers say retailers are charging more than double the wholesale rate of Rs250–300 per kg. Many consumers have been forced to buy smaller quantities — as little as 250 grams — […]
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Lahore markets overcharge consumers despite price control department
For the fourth week in a row, people in Lahore are being charged more than official rates for essential food items like vegetables, fruits, and poultry. Despite the government setting up a new price control department, vendors continue to sell items at much higher prices. Rain-related disruptions have also contributed to the ongoing supply shortage, […]
Poultry, dairy farms under AIP revitalization scheme inspected
PESHAWAR: Assistant Commissioner Zahid Younas on Monday inspected a scheme titled, “Revitalization of Poultry farms,” and reiterated that solid measures would be taken to make the initiative a complete success. Accompanied by the livestock department Hassan Khel Sub-Division, the AC visited five poultry farms that were being assisted by the department. Feed and medicine […]
Govt announces multiple relief measures for livestock, poultry and agricultural
ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Shaukat Tarin has said that agriculture, livestock and poultry are a major source of GDP, and both livestock and poultry are less organized and informal sectors formed an essential component of food supply. In his budget speech, he said that the government was striving to strengthen these sectors. He also said […]