Commerce Minister Jam Kamal has suggested a complete ban on exporting onion, banana, and other goods to steady their prices in Pakistan. He said this during a Price Control Coordination Committee meeting chaired by Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi earlier this week.
The committee, led by the Interior Ministry, outlined parameters for weekly reports on Ramadan package distribution, price trends, and inspections. The meeting was briefed on the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), which tracks 51 essential items across 17 cities and had shown significant spikes for items like tomatoes and bananas.
The Agriculture Secretary Punjab informed the meeting on the availability and prices of onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. Potatoes are plentiful in Sahiwal and Okara districts. Onions and tomatoes mainly come from Sindh, with 200 trucks arriving daily to meet demand.
The Industry Secretary said a Ramadan package has been introduced for 6.9 million households. Moreover, 36 Model Bazars and 15 Ramadan Bazars have been set up.
Source: propakistani.pk