‘Strict legal action will be taken in case of any violation of the price list’
(Web Desk): Following the nationwide increase in sugar prices, new official rates have been set for the federal capital and the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
In Islamabad, the retail price of sugar has been fixed at Rs172 per kilogram, while the ex-mill price will be Rs165 per kilogram. Strict legal action will be taken in case of any violation of the price list.
The Deputy Commissioner (DC) of Islamabad has issued directives to all Assistant Commissioners in this regard.
DC Islamabad, Irfan Memon, stated that a crackdown will be launched against those selling sugar above the notified price list. He urged citizens to pay only according to the official rates and report any shopkeepers charging more.
Meanwhile, the Food Department in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also issued instructions for sugar to be sold at the ex-mill rate.
According to an official notification, the ex-mill price of sugar has been set at Rs165 per kilogram, with a monthly increase of Rs2 until October 15, when the price will reach a maximum of Rs171 per kilogram.
Huge rally in PSX, limit of 162,000 restored
- 2 hours ago
Donald Trump wishes Pakistan, India to be best neighbors
- 4 hours ago
PHC orders to inquire about Governor’s availability to administer CM’s oath
- an hour ago
Prices of petroleum products likely to plunge
- 12 minutes ago
First Test 3rd day: South Africa all out for 269 while chasing 378
- 2 hours ago
TLP leadership, workers booked in various cities
- 19 minutes ago
What humans might learn from nature’s real-life zombies
- 6 hours ago
130 dead in Mexico due to torrential rains, floods
- 4 hours ago
Repair of submarine cable, internet service may be affected today
- 4 hours ago
What the National Guard is doing in Chicago
- 6 hours ago
Pakistan's economic future: Finance Minister's Washington talks
- 3 hours ago
No. 1 Buckeyes 'want to be great,' cruise to 5-0
- 7 hours ago
