Citizens in Lahore received clarity on essential commodity pricing today as the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department, Government of Punjab, endorsed the latest poultry price memorandum. The new rates, effective for Wednesday, April 22, bring the price of live chicken to Rs383 per kg at the retail level.
A significant point of interest for households is the stabilization of egg prices, now officially set at Rs246 per dozen. The Market Committee has also clarified specific processing standards: broiler meat must be sold without excess waste (choonj/dana), ensuring consumers get fair value for their weight.
Local shoppers are encouraged to use the dedicated helpline (0800-02345) for any complaints regarding price hikes. As the administration moves to enforce these rates, the focus remains on providing relief to the common man through subsidized monitoring and strict market inspections across Lahore’s various tehsils.
