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flag Pakistani retailers overprice essentials despite government caps, with no real enforcement.

flag Retailers in Lahore and Punjab, Pakistan, are routinely selling essential foods above government-imposed price caps, with chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, garlic, ginger, and fruits significantly overpriced despite the creation of the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA). flag Official price limits are widely ignored, inspections are rare, and promised crackdowns have not led to enforcement. flag Consumers and traders report ongoing price hikes and growing distrust in government efforts, calling the controls ineffective and symbolic.

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