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flag Lahore food prices surged during Ramazan despite government interventions, leaving many shoppers struggling.

flag Food prices in Lahore’s open markets rose sharply during the third day of Ramazan, with potatoes, onions, tomatoes, and spices seeing steep increases, while fruits like apples, pomegranates, and bananas became significantly more expensive. flag Despite government efforts including subsidized Ramazan Sahulat Bazaars, inspections of 3,424 outlets, fines totaling PKR 852,000, and shop closures, many shoppers still report excessive pricing and turned to government stalls for lower rates, though quality and availability were inconsistent. flag Inflation remains high, with the Sensitive Price Index up 5.19% year-on-year for the 29th consecutive week, and the Lahore Chamber of Commerce warns of ongoing strain on consumers and businesses. flag While welfare programs like Nigehban Dastarkhwans were promoted, residents say tangible relief is limited.

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