Rise in chicken prices angers Maryam

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed indignation over rise in chicken prices in Punjab.

Chairing a meeting here on Wednesday, she expressed anger over the hike in the prices of chicken. She directed the relevant departments to take prompt steps to control the prices of chicken across Punjab. She directed the relevant departments to closely monitor the prices of essential vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies and lemons before the advent of Eidul Azha. She asserted that an increase in the prices of essential vegetables before the arrival of Eid was unacceptable under any circumstance and no one would be allowed to hike the prices through hoarding. She emphasized that the increase in chicken prices despite the presence of government institutions was highly unacceptable. She was given a briefing on the prices of vegetables, pulses, flour and roti.

The chief minister directed taking immediate measures to reduce the price of roti in view of a recent reduction in flour prices.

She also sought a comprehensive plan to cut down transportation costs of vegetables and directed the Agriculture Department to take essential steps to grow off-season vegetables as well.