Loud Thinking June 26, 2014 at 11:21AM

My letter (though badly edited) published by the daily “The News” today.

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Ramazan lists

Thursday, June 26, 2014
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This Ramazan, all the provincial and district governments must ensure that the government approved rate lists of each and every item, must be prominently displayed at each and every shop and must also be advertised daily in the media.

Although, this will not completely eliminate the overcharging and extra profiteering by the sellers, it will at least be a relief and to a large extent will also be very effective against hoarders who are responsible for the Ramazan price hikes. Moreover, telephone numbers of the concerned officials of the district administration should also be printed on the price lists, in bold font, for the public to register their complaints for swift action against sellers found to be overcharging during Ramazan. A public team should also be formed to assist the local administration in enforcing sale of items on government’s fixed rates.

Syed Nayyar Uddin Ahmad

Lahore

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