Government claims remained unsubstantiated, chicken meat started selling up to Rs 350 per kg. Most vendors stopped selling, Poultry Association decided to go to court against government rates.
The uncontrolled price of broiler meat has become a dream come true. The provincial minister’s visit to Tollinton Market did not help either. Shopkeepers started selling at Rs 300 to Rs 350 instead of the official rate of Rs 260.
Most vendors in Tollinton Market have stopped selling broiler meat. The market has set different rates for boneless chicken, leg pieces and other parts of chicken.
Tollinton Market President Tariq Javed says it is not possible to sell meat at government rates. If matters are not resolved by Sunday, we will announce the next course of action.
Buyers say that the government has taken away the facility of cheap meat. Shopkeepers are not selling meat. Boneless chicken is getting Rs 550 per kg.
According to sources, the Poultry Association has also formulated a strategy of protest and strike if the demands are not met.
Extracted from City42 News
