CS expresses displeasure over sugar sale at higher price.

Lahore -- Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal on Wednesday expressed his displeasure over the sale of sugar at more than Rs 70 per kg in Ramadan bazaars of some districts and sought a detailed report from the divisional commissioners.

Presiding over a video-link meeting of divisional commissioners and deputy ommissioners at the Civil Secretariat, the Chief Secretary said that clear instructions had been issued to ensure the availability of sugar at Rs. 70 per kg in Ramadan bazaars but some officers did not show responsibility in compliance. He warned that implementation of the directions be ensured in all cases as no negligence would be tolerated in this regard.

The Chief Secretary said that the deputy commissioners should go to the field to monitor the situation, adding that the sale of sugar in the Ramadan bazaars at more than Rs 70 per kg is...