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ISLAMABAD, Jul 18 (APP):The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has fixed the retail price of sugar across the federal capital, officially setting it at Rs172 per kilogram and a notification issued in this regard warned of strict legal action against violators.
According to the notification, sugar will be sold at the ex-mill rate of Rs165 per kilogram, while the final retail price for consumers will not exceed Rs172 per kilogram. The decision aims to control the increasing sugar prices in the local market and ensure price uniformity.
In this regard, Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Irfan Nawaz Memon, has directed all Assistant Commissioners to enforce the official price list and take immediate action against those selling sugar above the fixed rates. He emphasized that shopkeepers charging beyond the set price will face strict legal measures.
In his statement, the Deputy Commissioner urged citizens to pay only according to the officially notified rate list when buying sugar. He encouraged the public to report any retailer demanding higher prices so that the administration can take prompt action.
Irfan Nawaz Memon said that the administration would ensure the implementation of the price control order through regular inspections and raids. Assistant Commissioners have been instructed to monitor markets, check shopkeepers, and ensure the availability of sugar at the notified rates.
The DC further stated that consumers must remain vigilant and refuse to pay any price higher than the government-approved rate. He assured that complaints against profiteering will be addressed immediately, and those responsible for overcharging will be penalized.
The district administration also plans to launch a crackdown across Islamabad markets to curb profiteering and hoarding practices. The DC stressed that ensuring the sale of sugar at the fixed price is a priority for the administration.
In addition, market committees and price control magistrates have been tasked with conducting regular surveys to prevent price violations. Any complaints from citizens regarding sugar prices will be addressed on a priority basis.
The administration has reiterated its commitment to stabilizing essential commodity prices and ensuring relief to the public. Citizens have been advised to contact the district administration in case of any grievances related to sugar pricing.
With the notification now in effect, strict enforcement is expected across Islamabad’s markets in the coming days, with officials aiming to ensure that sugar remains available to consumers at the government-set rates.