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Prices of fruits, vegetables remain stable

ISLAMABAD, (MILLAT/APP): The prices of fruits and
vegetables overall remained stable with minor fluctuation in price
of some items in the federal capital here on Friday.
According to the Islamabad Market Committee Price List issued
here, the prices of various fruits and vegetables showed no major
difference from the price list of the previous week.
According to price list, potato was sold at Rs 25 per
kilogram, Onion Rs 30, Tomato Rs 64, Ginger Rs 90, Garlic
(China) Rs 288, Garlic Local 240, Lemon Rs 140, Pumpkin Rs 62,
Brinjal Rs 60, Peas Rs 35, Fresh Bean Rs 48, Tinda Walaiti
(Imported gourd small) Rs 30, Cucumber Rs 25, Capsicum Rs 58/44,
Green Chilli Rs 100, Cauliflower Rs 30/19, Cabbage Rs 25, Green
Zucchini Rs 68, Spinach Rs 16/12, Raddish Rs 15, Turnip Rs 20, Yam
Rs 72, Maroo Rs 29, Carrot Rs 22, Chicken Rs 162 and Egg per dozen
Rs 82.
Likewise, the rates of fruits per kilogram of high and
medium quality in Islamabad are as follows: Apple (kala kalo) Rs
130/95, Apple Golden Rs 105/65, Apple White Rs 96/60, Apple China
Rs 200/150, Banana Pak Rs 110/65, Banana India Rs 140/115, Guava
105/65, Pomegranate Rs 215/160, Musami Rs 175/135, Shakri Rs
180/140, Kino Rs 75/55, Pear China Rs 150/130 and Red blood
oranges Rs 180/140, Melon Rs 80/55, Strawberry Rs 240/170.
The people are asked to ensure that they purchased
vegetables and fruits as per rate list and inform authorities at
051-4867762 in case of any compliant against shopkeepers.