The prices of essential commodities such as pulses, ghee, oil, rice, beans, gram (Qabli) Red Gram Flour (Basan) have been reduced by wholesalers. Retailers are, however, adamant to sell these essential commodities at the rates earlier announced by the City District Government Karachi (CDGK) E&IP group of offices.

Some retailers of vegetables and fruits are also not abiding by the list, noted Sindh Minister for Bureau of Supply and Prices Syed Shoaib Ahmed Bukhari, in a letter sent to the District Coordination Officer (DCO) Karachi quoting press reports in this regard on Monday.

“You being the controller general of prices Karachi are required to direct your subordinates especially E&IP Group of Offices CDGK to revise the prices accordingly at once and issue lists for displaying in retailers markets,” Bukhari directed the DCO.

New price list

Product New price (per kg) Old price (per kg)

Rice Basmati Rs55 Rs70

Rice Irri Rs34 Rs41

Rice (Super Karnel Basmati) Rs80 to Rs92 Rs113

Pulses (Channa) Rs56 Rs63

Gram (Qabli) Rs70 Rs86

Ghee (Venaspati) Rs120 Rs140 to Rs150

Red Lobia Rs120 Rs140 to Rs150