CDA Chairman Visits Ramazan Bazaar to Ensure Relief

ISLAMABAD, Mar 05: To provide relief during the holy month of Ramazan, Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, inspected subsidized Ramazan bazaars and stalls on Wednesday.

Accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner ICT, officials assessed the availability of essential food items being sold at reduced rates under the Ramazan Relief Package. It was noted that Islamabad’s prices for staple commodities remain lower than those in other major cities. Potatoes are priced at Rs. 53 per kg, tomatoes at Rs. 49 per kg, bananas at Rs. 190 per dozen, oranges at Rs. 184 per dozen, and pomegranates at Rs. 454 per kg—rates significantly lower than those in Lahore and other urban centers.

Chairman Randhawa instructed Assistant Commissioners and Price Control Magistrates to strictly enforce official prices and ensure the consistent availability of essential goods. He emphasized the importance of officers maintaining a presence in markets and Ramazan bazaars to address public concerns promptly.

Randhawa reaffirmed that ensuring affordable, high-quality essentials remains a priority for the Islamabad administration. He directed that official price lists be prominently displayed in all markets to maintain transparency and warned of strict action against vendors overcharging or engaging in profiteering. Citizens were encouraged to report any price violations to the authorities.

The subsidized bazaars, introduced as part of the Ramazan Relief Package, aim to make essential food items accessible to all residents, regardless of their income levels.