Ayesha Rizwan leads dawn market inspection to keep Ramadan prices in check

CHINIOT, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 18th Feb, 2026) In a proactive move ahead of Ramadan, Deputy Commissioner Ayesha Rizwan, accompanied by Assistant Commissioner Ashfaq Rasool on Wednesday conducted an early-morning visit to the city’s main vegetable and fruit market to closely monitor the auction process. The visit was aimed at ensuring transparent bidding and stabilising wholesale prices before the holy month begins.

During the inspection, the Deputy Commissioner carefully reviewed the officially notified rates and thoroughly examined the quality of fruits and vegetables on display. The Secretary of the Market Committee Chiniot, along with other relevant officers, provided a comprehensive briefing on the arrival of essential items, supply trends and market operations. She was informed about daily inflows and measures taken to maintain smooth trading activity.

Subsequently, the Deputy Commissioner issued firm instructions to the Secretary Market Committee and the EADA to effectively regulate wholesale prices during Ramadan. She directed officials to ensure timely auctions in the visible presence of officers, maintain strict oversight of bidding procedures and guarantee daily cleanliness of the market to facilitate orderly trading.

Emphasising consumer protection, she categorically stated that no middleman would be allowed to arbitrarily inflate prices. Moreover, she assured that there would be no shortage of vegetables or fruits in the market. The monitoring process, she added, will continue consistently throughout Ramadan to safeguard public interests and ensure uninterrupted availability of essential commodities.

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