President directs to control price hike during Ramazan
By Our Special Correspondent
RAWALPINDI—Taking note of the complaints about sudden rise in the prices
of essential commodities with the onset of Ramazan, President General
Pervez Musharraf has asked the federal and provincial governments to
enforce a check on price hike so that common man may get these
commodities at reasonable rates. “The common man should be able to
purchase the essential food items at reasonable rates, therefore, it is
important to ensure that rates fixed by the market committees are
maintained during the holy month,” he said Thursday.
The President, who received a number of complaints vis a vis price
surge, also appealed to the traders community to shun hoarding and
profiteering in accordance with the holy month’s teachings and spirit of
justice, unity and fairplay. Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has asked the
Provincial Chief Ministers of all four provinces to ensure the provision
of all basic items at low rates during the holy month of Ramadan.
In a letter to Chief Ministers, Prime Minister has directed them to make
arrangements to install “sastay bazaars” in all big cities of all
provinces and to encounter hoarders with iron hands. According to PM
House sources, Prime Minister issued these directives in response of
letters, he received from people in which he has been requested to pay
attention towards the price hike and over stock of basic items.
The Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz has also directed them to visit bazaars
and major markets to ensure the provision of every day items at
affordable rates and remain in contact with the concerned departments.
The outgoing, Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Shahid Karimullah, called on
President General Pervez Musharraf here today. During the meeting, the
President appreciated the services rendered by Admiral Shahid Karimullah
for enhancing the professional capability of Pakistan Navy and defence
of the country. He wished him success in his future endeavours. Admiral
Shahid Karimullah thanked the President for the support extended to him
during his term in the office. |
