In Jaranwala, despite the district administration’s efforts to implement stringent regulatory measures, consumers faced challenges purchasing vegetable items at the prices listed by the market committee on the first day of Ramazan.

Vendors in surrounding areas seemed to evade legal consequences, leading to discrepancies in pricing despite the establishment of two Ramadan cheap bazaars at Jhang Road and Behari Colony. These bazaars aimed to provide vegetables at reasonable rates through agriculture fair price shops.

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However, consumers reported facing inflated prices in various localities compared to the price list issued by the market committee. For example, while the committee had fixed the price of onions at Rs225-232 per kilogram, vendors in Peoples Colony were charging Rs300 for the same item. Similarly, onions were being sold for Rs280-290 per kilogram in Jhang Bazar and adjacent areas, contrary to the committee’s price of Rs225-232.

Muhammad Awais, spokesperson for the district administration, expressed dissatisfaction with the performance of price magistrates in ensuring compliance with regulations. The deputy commissioner had emphasized the need for rigorous inspections and warned of strict action against non-compliance in a meeting prior to Ramazan.