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PM desires constitution of a committee to control prices of daily commodities
ISLAMABAD, March 11 (APP): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed for immediate constitution of a committee to check the prices of daily commodities and edibles. He also directed for strict action against the unnecessary price hike and illegal profiteering and said that no leniency would be tolerated in this regard. The prime minister… Continue reading PM desires constitution of a committee to control prices of daily commodities
AC arrests 15 accused over pricehike
ISLAMABAD, Jan 30 (APP): Following the directives of Deputy Commissioner Islamabad, Assistant Commissioner (AC) Potohar Sub Division on Tuesday raided various areas of the Division to ensure price lists of edible commodities. During the raid at a vegetable market, police arrested 15 accused over the violations of price hikes. The accused were involved in overpricing… Continue reading AC arrests 15 accused over pricehike
Minerals used in smart phones, cars manufacturing found in Pakistan: Minister
KARACHI, Jan 25 (APP): Caretaker Sindh Minister for Mines and Minerals Development, Mir Khuda Bax Marri on Thursday said that many of the leading sources of minerals commodities used world over in mobile devices and cars manufacturing were found in Pakistan. The minister expressed these views while addressing a press conference in the Karachi Press… Continue reading Minerals used in smart phones, cars manufacturing found in Pakistan: Minister
Inflation: Commodities undergo downsizing as purchasing power drops
MULTAN, Jan 24 (APP): Amid the challenge of diminishing purchasing power, consumers are faced with the ripple effects of soaring inflation as many staple commodities undergo unprecedented downsizing. Flour, a kitchen staple in 20 kg and 10 kg quantity bags, has also shrunk to a five kg pack, leaving households adjusting to the new norm,… Continue reading Inflation: Commodities undergo downsizing as purchasing power drops
Commodities rates re-fixed in district
FAISALABAD, Jan 19 (APP): The District Price Control Committee has re-fixed prices for essential commodities for the convenience of the general public. A spokesperson to district administration said here on Friday that the new price of white grain in wholesale will be Rs 271 per kg and in retail Rs 285 per kg, black grain… Continue reading Commodities rates re-fixed in district
Commissioner warns shopkeepers on overcharging, hoarding
SUKKUR, Nov 06 (APP):The Divisional Commissioner Sukkur, Samiuddin Siddiqui on Monday stated that no relaxation would be given on the fixed rates of essential commodities and strict action would be taken if any shopkeeper was found involved in overcharging and hoarding. The Commissioner expressed these views while paying a surprise visit to Sukkur fruit and… Continue reading Commissioner warns shopkeepers on overcharging, hoarding
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Effective implementation of directives resulted in 15 per cent decrease in tomato price: Farrukh
ISLAMABAD, Feb 12 (APP):Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said on Saturday that effective implementation of directives to reduce prices of essential commodities has resulted in a 15% reduction in the price of tomatoes in a week. In a tweet, he said according to the statistics issued by the Statistics Division, prices… Continue reading Effective implementation of directives resulted in 15 per cent decrease in tomato price: Farrukh
Tarin underscores efforts made for keeping essential commodities stable
ISLAMABAD, Feb 8 (APP):Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin on Tuesday underscored the efforts being made for keeping the prices of essential items in check and measures to ensure smooth supply of essential commodities throughout the country. The minister was presiding over the meeting of National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC), which was also… Continue reading Tarin underscores efforts made for keeping essential commodities stable
PM to launch “Ehsaas Ration Programme” soon for poor people: Gill
MANDI BAHAUDDIN, Nov 20 (APP): Special Assistant to the Prime on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill on Saturday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan would soon launch “Ehsaas Ration Programme” to provide essential items including ghee, atta and pulses to the poor people at 30 per less prices. Addressing a news conference, he said that… Continue reading PM to launch “Ehsaas Ration Programme” soon for poor people: Gill
Pakistan offering low-price essential commodities as compare to Int’l market
ISLAMABAD, Jun 10 (APP): Pakistan, despite COVID pandemic and financial constrain was providing essential commodities including sugar, wheat, flour, petrol and edible oil on low prices to the people as compared to the International market. In one year, the price of sugar in Pakistan increased by 19.70% while in the international market it increased by… Continue reading Pakistan offering low-price essential commodities as compare to Int’l market
Hammad announces Rs7.8 b ‘Ramadan Package’ through USC
ISLAMABAD, Mar 16 (APP):Federal Minister for Industries and Production Muhammad Hammad Azhar Tuesday, while announcing Rs7.8 billion Ramadan Package through Utility Stores Corporation (USC), said the government would ensure quality and provision of quantity of commodities for the masses relief. The government has decided to provide subsidy on the 19 major commodities including food and… Continue reading Hammad announces Rs7.8 b ‘Ramadan Package’ through USC
PM for taking strict legal steps against profiteers, hoarders of essential commodities
ISLAMABAD, Feb 25 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed to take strict legal steps against profiteers and hoarders of essential commodities. Besides making effort to protect the poor from any additional burden, coordination among provinces should be further strengthened so as to eliminate the difference in prices, he stressed. The prime minister was presiding… Continue reading PM for taking strict legal steps against profiteers, hoarders of essential commodities
USC likely to announce special ‘Ramzan discount package’ from April 1: MD announces
ISLAMABAD, Feb 23 (APP): Managing Director, Utility Stores Corporation (USC) Umer Lodhi on Tuesday announced that ‘a special Ramzan discount Package’ would start from April 1 at all utility stores of the country with affordable rates, giving subsidy to over 19 essential commodities. Talking to a private news channel, he said like every year, USC… Continue reading USC likely to announce special ‘Ramzan discount package’ from April 1: MD announces
PM for strict monitoring to ensure provision of edible items to masses at minimum price
LAHORE, Feb 12 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday called for strict monitoring of the unjust difference in the prices of essential commodities at wholesale market and retail levels to ensure their provision to the masses at minimum price. He said the foremost priority of officers, including the assistant and deputy commissioners concerned regarding the… Continue reading PM for strict monitoring to ensure provision of edible items to masses at minimum price
PM emphasizes KP govt for sufficient availability of commodities
ISLAMABAD, Jan 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government to ensure the sufficient availability of daily use commodities for the masses. The prime minister, in a meeting with KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan, appreciated the provincial government for taking measures to bring about food security, a PM Office press… Continue reading PM emphasizes KP govt for sufficient availability of commodities
PM for taking all administrative measures to control prices of daily use items
ISLAMABAD, Oct 19 (APP):Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday stressed on taking all administrative measures to ensure availability of daily commodities, besides controlling their prices. He also desired further strict action against elements indulged in hoarding. The prime minister was chairing a meeting to review availability and prices of daily commodities, specially wheat and sugar, PM… Continue reading PM for taking all administrative measures to control prices of daily use items
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