This refers to the letter ‘Black marketing’ (March 13, 2024) by Malik Tariq Ali. The writer has done a good job of outlining the difficulties being faced by ordinary people, specifically during Ramazan. Federal and provincial governments’ price control efforts have proven to be ineffective.
Onions and other vegetables are not luxury food items and yet, their prices have sky-rocketed during Ramzan. The incumbent government needs to devise strict price-control mechanisms not only during this month but year-round in order to provide some relief to the people.
Engr Asim Nawab
Islamabad