Vendors ignore govt price lists

[ad_1] Listen to article ISLAMABAD: The colourful piles of fresh fruits and vegetables at Islamabad’s stalls may look inviting, but beneath the surface lies a well-practiced game of evasion and profiteering. From blaming rising transport costs to claiming high prices at the mandi, shopkeepers craft clever excuses to outsmart customers daily and dodge government price lists, hiking … Read more

Shopkeepers ignore official prices

[ad_1] LAHORE: Soaring food prices and rampant overcharging have left citizens frustrated as shopkeepers continue to ignore government rates. Despite weekly notifications from authorities, essential food items are being sold at prices up to double the approved rates, exposing a breakdown in price control enforcement across the city. Consumers complain that every market operates on … Read more