Prices of essential food items have surged sharply, leaving citizens struggling to manage daily expenses amid weak enforcement of official rates.
Milk and yogurt prices, in particular, have exceeded government-fixed limits, with shopkeepers reportedly charging higher rates across markets.
According to sources, the official price of milk is set at Rs170 per liter. However, it is being sold on the open market for Rs200-Rs240 per liter.
Similarly, yogurt prices have also risen significantly, with rates ranging from Rs220 to Rs250 per kilogram.
Residents have called on the administration to take immediate notice of the situation and launch strict action against profiteers.
Citizens stressed the need for effective implementation of official price controls to provide relief and ensure fair pricing in the market.
maybe government is preparing cosmetic procedures.
When were the prices set by the government followed by traders in this country? Name a single item in this regard. The government has neither the will not the power to implement any rule. By the way, milk is being sold for over PKR 300/- for long now. The nation is sleeping.