Published 4 days ago • Pakistan • Updated 3 days ago

Chicken prices skyrocket ahead of Eid

Summary by The Express Tribune

On the eve of Eidul Fitr, broiler chicken prices in the open market have surged to an all-time high, reaching the most expensive levels in the country's history. Meanwhile, all 60 price control magistrates have gone on Eid leave, and Ramazan sasta bazaars have shut down, allowing retailers to manipulate prices at will. In the wholesale market, the price of chicken soared to Rs22,000 per 40 kg, compared to its usual range of Rs13,000 to Rs15,000.…

7 Articles

All

Left

Center

Right

The Express Tribune

Center

Chicken prices skyrocket ahead of Eid

3 days ago·Pakistan

Read Full Article

The News

Lean Right

District govt active against high meat prices

People buy chicken meat at a market on September 16, 2024. — OnlineRawalpindi: As Eid is approaching, various meat sellers have reportedly increased the prices in different areas.The district administration upon receiving the said reports, initiated massive action on Saturday against the...

4 days ago·Pakistan

Read Full Article

Minute Mirror

155 profiteers arrested in Karachi during Ramazan; heavy fines imposed, chicken meat sold at PKR 820 per Kg

Karachi’s price-checking brigade, led by the Commissioner of Karachi, has imposed fines amounting to PKR 450 million on 4,345 retailers by the 27th of Ramadan. In contrast, during last year’s holy month, over 3,500 retailers were fined a total of PKR 310 million. According to media, from the 1st to the 27th of Ramadan, more than 161 shops were sealed, and over 155 profiteers were arrested in Karachi. Last year, 58 shops were sealed, but no arres…

3 days ago

Read Full Article

dailynewnation.com

Vegetables, chicken among key increases - The New Nation

Staff Reporter : Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, the prices of most vegetables, including chicken, have increased notably. For example, broiler chicken is now priced 20-30 taka higher per kilogram compared to last week. A visit to several kitchen markets in the capital on Saturday revealed these price hikes, with traders confirming an increase in the prices of winter vegetables such as cauliflower, cabbage, beans, and eggplant. Broiler chicken is currentl…

4 days ago

Read Full Article

MM News TV

Chicken prices surge across the country ahead of Eid

As Eid-ul-Fitr 2025 draws near, chicken prices have surged massively across the country, while the price control committees remain helpless. In Islamabad, the price of chicken has increased by almost Rs 100 in a couple of days. Live chicken is being sold at Rs 570 per kg, while chicken meat is Rs 1000 per kg. In Lahore, the official price list sets chicken at Rs 595 per kg, but it is being sold for Rs 700 to Rs 750 per kg in the market. Boneles…

4 days ago

Read Full Article

humenglish.com

Chicken Prices surge to Rs 1000 per kg in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: As the Eid draws near, chicken prices have surged massively across the country, including Islamabad, while the price control committees remain helpless. ISLAMABAD In Islamabad, the price of chicken has increased by almost Rs 100 in a couple of days. Broiler Chicken is being sold at Rs 570 per kg live while chicken meat is Rs 1000 per kg. LAHORE Chicken prices continue to rise in the city. The official price list sets chicken at Rs 595…

4 days ago

Read Full Article

Think freely.Subscribe and get full access to Ground NewsSubscriptions start at $9.99/year