In a significant move, the Karachi Commissioner has issued a directive to control the prices of essential food items in the city during the holy month of Ramadan. This action follows instructions from Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah and is part of a broader price control program aimed at overseeing and managing the costs of various food commodities.
The directive has set specific prices for key food items to ensure they remain affordable and to prevent any potential exploitation. For instance, the price of milk has fixed at Rs180 for dairy farmers, Rs188 for wholesalers, and Rs200 for retailers per litre. Similarly, the wholesale price of sugar has limited to Rs123 per kg, with a retail price cap of Rs130.
In addition to these measures, a special Ramadan relief package has introduced at utility stores, providing price reductions for a range of items. This initiative designed to alleviate the financial strain on consumers during the holy month and addresses concerns about the rising prices of food items.
Flour prices from different mills have also standardized. For example, flour from X flour mill priced at Rs120 wholesale and Rs128 retail, while fine flour from the same mill available at Rs130 wholesale and Rs138 retail. Moreover, mill flour priced at Rs140 per bag at retail outlets.
The directive also includes prices for meat products. Goat meat priced at Rs1,700 per kg, chopped goat meat at Rs1,450, and mutton meat at Rs1,590. Live farm chicken priced at Rs366, wholesale at Rs378, and retail at Rs386, while chicken meat is available at Rs598 per kg.
Furthermore, the directive covers prices for a variety of grocery and bakery items, ensuring transparency and fairness in pricing across different sectors. This comprehensive approach aims to provide relief to consumers and maintain stability in the market during the holy month of Ramadan.
