The Punjab government has removed official price controls on chicken across the province, allowing poultry traders to set their own rates following Eidul Fitr. Previously, chicken meat was being sold at Rs. 595 per kilogram under regulated pricing.
However, a government notification dated April 4, 2025, confirmed the change in policy. The order—issued by the Director General (Research), Provincial Controller General Prices—was sent to all deputy commissioners and district-level price controllers.
The directive states that, based on a decision made during the sixth meeting of the Price Control Council under the Punjab Price Control of Essential Commodities Act 2024, the province will now only notify the rate of live chickens. Rates for chicken meat will no longer be officially set or monitored by the government.
As a result, poultry sellers are now independently determining prices for chicken meat, a shift that has sparked frustration among consumers.
Following the deregulation, several citizens voiced concerns and called for the restoration of regulated pricing to prevent further price hikes. Many have urged the government to enforce market discipline and protect buyers from potential exploitation.
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