ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Market Committee has released the revised price list for vegetables, fruits, and other essential food items, effective Saturday, February 8, 2025. This list provides the latest market rates as of Saturday (08-02-2025).
The updated list includes everyday kitchen staples such as potatoes, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and ginger, categorized by quality (Grade 1 and Grade 2).
In recent weeks, there has been a significant drop in the prices of tomatoes, cabbage, and cauliflower, with tomato prices falling further today, offering much-needed relief to consumers. Additionally, carrots, potatoes, and ginger are now available at more affordable rates, helping to ease the financial burden on households.
The price list is updated daily to ensure transparency and fair pricing. Consumers are encouraged to check the official rates before making purchases to avoid overpaying. Any instances of overcharging or irregularities should be reported to the relevant authorities for immediate action.
Official price list for vegetables in Islamabad – Saturday, 8 February 2025:
Item Name (English) | Item Name (Urdu) | Maximum Price (PKR) |
---|---|---|
Onion | پیاز | 79 |
Potato | آلو | 57 |
Tomato | ٹماٹر | 49 |
Garlic (China) | لہسن | 610 |
Ginger (Thailand) | ادرک | 370 |
Cucumber | کھیرا | 69 |
Carrot | گاجر | 50 |
Turnip | شلجم | 24 |
Peas | مٹر | 77 |
Lemon (China) | لیموں (چائنہ) | 85 |
Cauliflower | پھول گوبھی | 24 |
Cabbage | بند گوبھی | 25 |
Radish | مولی | 22 |
Official price list for Fruits in Islamabad – Saturday, 8 February 2025:
The Islamabad Market Committee has released the official price list for fruits, effective Saturday, February 8, 2025.
Kinnow, which has been in season since last month and will remain available for a few more weeks, saw a price drop of over PKR 50 per dozen a few days ago. However, prices have remained stable today. Kinnow is widely available, with Grade A priced between PKR 286 and 309, compared to yesterday’s range of PKR 290-309 per dozen. Grade B kinnow is being sold for PKR 154-176 per dozen. While some superstores and shopping malls sell kinnow by weight (per kilogram), smaller or lower-quality kinnows are offered at discounted prices.
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The updated price list indicates that the prices of most fruits available in the market are stable, with only minor changes observed for a few items. The list includes a variety of seasonal fruits such as bananas, oranges, apples, guavas, grapes, and other fresh produce currently available in the market.
Here is the fruit price list for February 8, 2025:
Item Name (English) | Item Name (Urdu) | Maximum Price (PKR) |
---|---|---|
Apple white Grade A | سیب سفید | 145/ kg |
Apple Kalakallo Grade A | سیب کالا کلو | 314/kg |
Apple Iran | سیب ایران | 269/kg |
Banana | کیلا | 198/ dozen |
Guava | امرود | 187/kg |
Grapes | انگور ٹافی | 286/kg |
Pomegranate | انار قندھاری | 429/kg |
Official price list for Chicken and Eggs in Islamabad – Saturday, 8 February 2025:
The Islamabad Market Committee has announced the updated retail prices for live chicken (Zinda Murghi) and eggs, effective Saturday, February 8, 2025.
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Live chicken is now priced at Rs 405 per kg, reflecting an increase of Rs 5 from the previous day’s rate of Rs 400. While the price had seen a significant drop from Rs 415 to Rs 385 a few days ago, a slight increase has been observed today. Eggs, however, remain unchanged at Rs 234 per dozen, the same as yesterday. These revised rates will be enforced citywide to ensure fair and consistent pricing for consumers in Islamabad.
Item | Price |
---|---|
Chicken | Rs. 405per kg |
Eggs | Rs. 234 per dozen |