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Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the Chief Secretary to personally monitor the drive against price hikes and hoarding in the province.
According to Radio Pakistan, during a meeting held in Lahore on Sunday, Chief Minister Nawaz emphasized the importance of prominently displaying government rate lists on all shops. She instructed authorities to closely monitor the demand and supply of essential items to prevent hoarding.
Maryam Nawaz also highlighted that the supply and prices of fruits and vegetables will be rigorously checked during the Holy Ramadan. She assured that strict legal action would be taken against those responsible for price hikes.