Artificial inflation continues to rise in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: Artificial inflation has been rising in the federal capital despite a lockdown in the city.

According to details, the Federal Capital District Magistrate and the city of Kotwal have been continuously giving false reports to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat and other concerned institutions about the on-going situation; artificial inflation still remains a huge problem for the poor people trapped in lock-down.

No vegetable vendor is selling the items according to the rate list before 10 o’clock, and after the designated time. The rate list which is shown to costumers is handwritten without the signature or seal of any official officer. Moreover, vegetables and fruits are being sold at increased prices.

In addition to this, the vegetable mafia of the vendor market, as a bribe, have sent valuable gifts to administrative officials, including the city’s Deputy Commissioner, Assistant Commissioners, Magistrates.

People are requesting that the special magistrates investigate reasons behind the increased rate list so that the poor people can avail relief.