RAWALPINDI: The Punjab government has fixed the price of a 100-gram ‘Roti’ at Rs14, following the instructions of Chief Minister Punjab. Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Engineer Amir Khattak announced the decision during a meeting and directed all relevant departments to strictly implement the order.
The commissioner said flour mills must share complete production and stock details with the district administration. He also ordered regular checks on the weight and quality of flour to ensure that the public gets quality flour at government-fixed rates.
He directed that control rooms be set up to address public complaints and take immediate action against violators. All tandoors have been ordered to display the official price list in a prominent place for public awareness.
Amir Khattak also instructed price magistrates to conduct regular inspections and take strict action against those violating price rules. Magistrates who failed to inspect within the last 24 hours were ordered to be summoned immediately.
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The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema, Additional Commissioner Coordination Syed Nazarat Ali Shah, Director Food, and other officials.
However, naanbais across Punjab, including Rawalpindi and Islamabad, have rejected the decision, refusing to sell roti at Rs14.
Muttahid Naanbais Welfare Association (MNWA) President Muhammad Shafiq Qureshi said that the local administration was harassing naanbais and forcing them to sell roti at Rs14 despite rising flour prices.
He pointed out that while the Punjab government fixed the price of a 20-kg flour bag at Rs1,810, retailers and wholesalers were selling it at Rs2,200.
“In these conditions, it is impossible for us to sell roti at Rs14,” Qureshi said.
