LAHORE: Prices of majority of seasonal vegetables remained stable this week but the rates of the fruits were further increased besides open overcharging in the presence of the government officials. Number of vegetables was not sold in the makeshift markets after the rates came down as the vendors claimed that the official rates of these vegetables in the list were lower than their purchase price. Thus, the vendors keeping these items with them but not were selling or selling at higher rates. Further, the rates of almost all seasonal fruits were further increased this week again. Cucumber, lemon, spinach, coriander, luffa, ladyfinger, capsicum, local zucchini (tinday desi), cauliflower,...
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