In a recent development, the Naanbai Association, representing the traditional bread makers of Punjab, has declared a province-wide strike starting tomorrow. This includes Lahore, the provincial capital, where the association claims their pleas have fallen on deaf ears within the district administration.
The strike announcement comes as a response to the administration’s alleged indifference towards the association’s demands. The Naanbai Association has been advocating for a revision in the pricing of bread and naan, the staple food items in the region.
The association’s members have expressed their intention to cease operations of their tandoors, traditional clay ovens, across Punjab. This move expected to disrupt the supply of freshly baked bread and naan to countless households and eateries.
The Naanbai Association is seeking the issuance of a new notification that addresses their concerns about bread and naan pricing. They argue that the current prices do not reflect the economic realities they face.
Furthermore, the association has called for an open pricing policy for naan. They also demand that flour, the primary ingredient for bread, supplied at rates that align with the pricing of affordable bread.
This impending strike underscores the association’s determination to fight for their rights and fair pricing. The impact of this strike on the daily lives of the people of Punjab remains to be seen.
