Broiler meat price reduced by Rs15 per kg

KARACHI: The price of broiler meat was reduced by Rs 15 per kg, after which the new price of broiler meat was fixed at Rs 540 per kg.

According to the market committee, the wholesale rate of live broiler chicken was fixed at Rs 359 per kg, while it is being sold at Rs 373 per kg.

Many of its shopkeepers are buying broiler meat at the traders’ rates and are charging extra money from the public. Similarly, in the name of meat, various clean meats are being sold at up to Rs 650 per kg, which is higher than the local prices.

On the other hand, the price of Farm Indus is also being seen continuously. The government has registered the Farm Indus office and fixed it at Rs 230, but the wholesale rate of egg cartons will reach Rs 6,780, which will provide additional financial assistance to the consumers.

The government announced a price cut in view of overcharging and market prices, so that the public could get relief, but shopkeepers in various markets are continuing to charge prices contrary to the official rates.

In this situation, the government also hinted at taking action against the shopkeepers, so that the public could be provided with goods at the right price.