Punjab evolves new price control mechanism
DCs are directed to conduct surprise visits of fruit, vegetable markets
Inflation News
Inflation skyrockets to 9-year high at 12.7% in Nov
Reading underscores that inflation cannot be controlled by keeping interest rates high
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Series of crackdowns bring prices of essentials down
Over Rs7.95 million penalties are imposed on price regulations violations
ECC defers decision on wheat support price hike
Delay due to differences over required increase in light of double-digit inflation
WATCH: After tomato gaffe, PTI leader claims ‘rise in dollar rate would benefit Pakistan’
Shaukat Yousafzai says people are unaware of the facts and expected advantages that will be seen in the long run
Used or not, rising inflation spares no item in Lahore’s flea markets
Once a source of affordable branded attire for those on a budget, even flea market goods now cost 25% more than before
‘Boycott tomatoes’
They parked a large number of rickshaws on the road that led to massive traffic congestion
Little respite even as prices of essentials recede
Traders claim they get vegetables at inflated rates from wholesale markets
Soaring rates of essentials leave Punjab authorities baffled
Punjab CM Usman Buzdar expresses extreme displeasure over failure of price control mechanism
In Rawalpindi, grocers & DC reach agreement on setting prices
Association calls off shutter-down strike call
Islamabad Metropolitan Corporation claims to lower prices in weekly bazaars
Residents concerned over traders selling groceries at inflated prices
Punjab govt establishes farmers’ platforms to curb inflation
Vegetables are available at rates 15-20% lower than those available in the open market
Mounting concerns: Rising prices of essentials add to citizens’ worries
Survey shows vendors, market committee officials have raised prices of almost all seasonal vegetables
