Punjab CM orders action against unjustified rise in chicken prices

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed strong displeasure over the rise in chicken prices in the province. 

Chairing a special meeting in Lahore on Wednesday, Punjab CM directed the relevant departments to take prompt steps to control the prices of chicken across Punjab. 

She further 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 Eid-ul-Azha. 

She asserted that an increase in the prices of essential vegetables before the arrival of Eid-ul-Azha is unacceptable under any circumstance and no one will be allowed to hike the prices of vegetables through hoarding. The Chief Minister also directed to take immediate measures to reduce the price of 'roti' in view of recent reduction in the flour prices. 

CM Maryam 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.