PESHAWAR
Trading community of the provincial metropolis has announced a special relief package for the people of the city.
This was announced during a special meeting held here with Deputy Commissioner (DC) Peshawar, Shafiullah Khan in the chair. Besides, the Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) Dr Ihtesham-ul-Haq, officers of food, livestock, industries and representatives of traders’ association attended the meeting at large.
The meeting reviewed steps relating to giving special relief to people during Ramazan and took several decisions regarding cut in the prices of five essentials including oil and utility bills while the prices of eight items remained unchanged.
On this occasion, traders announced a cut of Rs.10 in per kilogram/litre yogurt and milk respectively.
Addressing on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shafiullah Khan said that all necessary steps are being taken for giving relief to people during Ramazan and the number of magistrates is also being increased.
Similarly, he said that a special squad has also been formed under the supervision of Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) that will monitor the bidding process in fruit and vegetable markets before issuing an official price list that would be later implemented in letter and spirit.
