LHC seeks response on plea challenging pre-Ramazan price hike

LHC seeks response on plea challenging pre-Ramazan price hike

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday issued notices to the respondents on a petition challenging the rise in prices of essential commodities ahead of Ramazan and sought their replies by February 20. Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel, which argued that prices of routine food items have increased sharply before the start of the holy month. The petitioner contended that while Ramadan is a month of blessings …

LHC takes notice of pre-Ramazan price hike

The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the relevant authorities on a petition challenging the increase in prices of essential commodities ahead of Ramazan. The court directed the respondents to submit their responses by February 20. Justice Khalid Ishaq heard the petition filed by the Judicial Activism Panel. The petitioner argued that the prices of daily-use food items have surged sharply just before the start of the holy month.…