PM queries why chicken is so costly.
takes severe action in Ramadan against profiteers and hoarders.
Without getting into the discussion over whether the chicken or the egg came first, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reluctantly asked the relevant authorities on Monday why chicken meat was so expensive in the nation when everything was in order and there was no lack of anything.
The premier questioned the concerned officials, “Why was there an increase in the price of chicken if there is no shortage of food?” when chicken meat’s price soared over the Rs700 per kg threshold.
The prime minister made his comments at a discussion on the availability and price control of necessities during Ramadan, a holy month during which many struggle yearly to purchase necessities like food due to the exorbitant prices.
PM Shehbaz stated that stern action should be taken against profiteers, hoarders, and those who overcharge while giving the district administration and law enforcement organisations in the federation and provinces a free hand.
PM Shehbaz gave the order to conduct clean-up operations in godowns, stores, and markets prior to Ramadan in the meeting that the food minister and others attended. Additionally, he instructed the officials to treat all of the overcharging flood victims and other hard-up people with an iron fist.
Also, the PM gave the chief minister and the federal government the responsibility of regulating the cost of goods and their availability during Ramadan. He instructed the authorities to take strict legal action against anyone disturbing the peace during the holy month.
Then, PM Shehbaz warned sternly that action would be taken against the officers of the affected areas if there were any disruptions in the supply and demand or the prices of the commodities. He then slammed the authorities for being powerless to regulate the cost of chicken meat.
The prime minister stated once more that anyone upsetting people during Ramadan should not be shown any tolerance; instead, they must face legal consequences. He issued orders for the arrest of everyone involved in oppressing people for financial gain.
Prior to Ramadan, the PM also ordered that utility stores across the nation be sure to have a stock of high-quality supplies, and that mobile utility stores be set up in the holy.
The establishment of Sasta Ramazan Bazaars in the federation and provinces was subsequently ordered by PM Shehbaz, who also stipulated that modern technology be utilised to regulate prices in the bazaars. Despite all the instructions, the premier was informed at the meeting that there is no shortage of food goods, including wheat, anywhere in the nation, according to the official statement.
