ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Market Committee has released the updated price list for vegetables, fruits, and other essential food items for Thursday, February 6, 2025. This list reflects the current market rates as of Thursday (06-02-2025).
The list includes common kitchen staples like potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, categorized by quality (Grade 1 and Grade 2).
Recent weeks have seen significant price drops for tomatoes, potatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower, providing welcome relief for consumers. Carrots, potatoes, and ginger are also currently available at reasonable prices, lessening the financial strain on households.
The price list is updated daily to maintain transparency and fair pricing. Consumers are encouraged to consult the official rates before shopping to prevent overpaying. Any instances of price gouging or other irregularities should be reported to the appropriate authorities for immediate action.
Official price list for vegetables in Islamabad – Thursday, 6 February 2025:
| Item Name (English) | Item Name (Urdu) | Maximum Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Onion | پیاز | 78 |
| Potato | آلو | 55 |
| Tomato | ٹماٹر | 55 |
| Garlic (China) | لہسن | 605 |
| Ginger (Thailand) | ادرک | 370 |
| Cucumber | کھیرا | 60 |
| Carrot | گاجر | 48 |
| Turnip | شلجم | 24 |
| Peas | مٹر | 72 |
| Lemon (China) | لیموں (چائنہ) | 95 |
| Cauliflower | پھول گوبھی | 26 |
| Cabbage | بند گوبھی | 30 |
| Radish | مولی | 24 |
Official price list for Fruits in Islamabad – Thursday, 6 February 2025:
The Islamabad Market Committee has issued the official price list for fruits, effective Thursday, February 6, 2025.
While Kinnow, in season since last month, saw a price decrease of over PKR 50 per dozen yesterday (from a range of PKR 352-374 to PKR 294-308 for Grade A), prices have remained stable today. Kinnow is widely available, and while Grade A kinnow is priced between PKR 294 and 308 per dozen, some retailers sell it by weight (kilogram) rather than by the dozen. Smaller and lower-quality kinnows are available at lower prices.
The updated price list indicates that most fruit prices are stable, with only minor fluctuations up or down for a few items. The list includes a range of seasonal fruits such as bananas, oranges, apples, guavas, grapes, and other fresh produce currently in the market.
Here is the fruit price list for February 6, 2025:
| Item Name (English) | Item Name (Urdu) | Maximum Price (PKR) |
|---|---|---|
| Apple white Grade A | سیب سفید | 139/ kg |
| Apple Kalakallo Grade A | سیب کالا کلو | 316/kg |
| Apple Iran | سیب ایران | 262/kg |
| Banana | کیلا | 192/ dozen |
| Guava | امرود | 172/kg |
| Grapes | انگور ٹافی | 283/kg |
| Pomegranate | انار قندھاری | 429/kg |
Official price list for Chicken, Eggs in Islamabad – Thursday, 6 February 2025:
The Islamabad Market Committee has announced the updated retail prices for live chicken (Zinda Murghi) and eggs, effective Thursday, February 6, 2025.
Live chicken is now priced at Rs 390 per kg, a slight increase of Rs 5 from yesterday’s price of Rs 385. While the price had dropped significantly from Rs 415 to Rs 385 the previous day, today saw a small rise. Eggs are now priced at Rs 234 per dozen, up slightly from yesterday’s Rs 232. These revised prices are in effect citywide to maintain consistent and fair pricing for Islamabad consumers.
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Chicken | Rs. 390 per kg |
| Eggs | Rs. 234 per dozen |
