Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has expressed strong displeasure and indignation over the rise in chicken prices in the province. Chairing a special meeting in Lahore, she directed the relevant departments to take prompt steps to control the prices of chicken across Punjab.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Chief Minister further instructed the relevant departments to closely monitor the prices of essential vegetables, including tomatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, green chilies, and lemons before the advent of Eid-ul-Azha. She emphasized that any increase in the prices of essential vegetables before Eid-ul-Azha is unacceptable and warned against price hikes through hoarding.

The Chief Minister also ordered immediate measures to reduce the price of 'roti' following the recent reduction in flour prices. Additionally, Maryam Nawaz sought a comprehensive plan to cut down transportation costs of vegetables and directed the Agriculture Department to take necessary steps to grow off-season vegetables as well.