The Karachi Commissioner has set new prices for groceries and essential items during Ramadan, with official price lists to be released every morning.
According to reports, this measure has been taken to prevent price hikes during Ramadan. The Commissioner Karachi has issued a notification with revised prices for groceries and other essentials. Official prices for vegetables and fruits will be released every morning.
Further, a complaint cell has also been activated at the Commissioner’s office, which will help prevent the overpricing of goods during Ramadan.
Deputy Commissioners have been instructed to take strict action against those who violate the official rates, including fines and arrests.
The Commissioner Karachi emphasised that the revised prices set for Ramadan will be strictly imposed, and shopkeepers will be fined and arrested for not displaying the price lists.