Affidavits submitted for strict enforcement of official price—Photo: File
Karachi: Dairy farmers and wholesalers convinced the Commissioner Karachi to increase the price of milk and with mutual consent increased the price by 20 rupees per liter and set the price of milk at 220 rupees per liter.
Commissioner Karachi’s consultation meeting with representatives of dairy farmers, wholesalers and retailers to increase milk prices continued for several hours and finally it was decided to increase the price of milk by 20 rupees per liter.
It was decided in the meeting that milk will be sold at retail level at Rs 220 per litre, farm rate at Rs 195, wholesale price at Rs 205 and retail price at Rs 220 and the notification of increase in milk price is likely to be issued today.
Earlier, the dairy farmers had demanded to fix farm rate at Rs 250 and retail price at Rs 297 per litre.
Commissioner Karachi has submitted written affidavits from dairy farmers wholesalers and retailers that the official price will be strictly implemented and the official price will be prominently displayed at the shops.
The affidavit states that wholesalers will issue invoices to retailers based on sales price and quantity and that quality and quantity will be adhered to.
It has been promised to Commissioner Karachi that dairy farmers wholesalers and retailers will not demand increase in milk price till 31 December 2024 and will cooperate with the administration to implement the official milk price.
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