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Chicken prices drop in Punjab, Pakistan; Check latest rates here

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2 years ago

LAHORE: Chicken meat is one of the most consumed meats in Pakistan. The demand for poultry remains high throughout the year, as it is widely used in all kinds of dishes.

Chicken prices massively increased after Eid-ul-Fitr 2024, breaking all previous records in Lahore, Punjab.

While the Punjab Food Ministry has now announced a ban on the export of chicks while taking measures to deal with the increasing prices of broiler chicken.

As per reports, the Livestock Department has prepared a proposal for the ban, which has been sent to the Punjab government for further consideration.

According to media reports, the implementation of this ban is likely to reduce the price of chicken by Rs 200 per kg.

Earlier, the escalating prices put a huge pressure on consumers’ purchasing power, with the cost of poultry meat reaching Rs 650 to 800 per kg in the local market. This surge marks a 40% increase in poultry prices over the past month, exacerbating market volatility.

Poultry prices in Punjab

Live Broiler (per kilogram) sold wholesale: Rs. 390
Live Broiler (per kilogram) sold in retail: Rs. 406
Broiler Meat (per kilogram) sold in retail: Rs. 612
Eggs from farms (per packet): Rs. 6990

These prices reflect the current market rates in the poultry industry.

Earlier this month, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued instructions to the administration to monitor all market rates across the province.

While people complained about a lack of checking by the administration and related departments.

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