Punjab minister for checking prices of edibles

LAHORE: Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal chaired Task Force for Price Control meeting at CM office here on Tuesday in which various recommendations relating to prices of essential items across the province, their availability and setting up Ramazan Bazaars came under review.

Proposals with regard to providing targeted subsidy instead of setting up Ramazan Bazaars during current year were also considered. However, its final decision will be taken by the Punjab Cabinet.

Aslam Iqbal while presiding over a meeting took notice of selling of flour, sugar, ghee and pulses at high prices in Lahore and few other districts. He directed the administration to act proactively and vigilantly during prevailing plight and should also awake from their slumber.