PESHAWAR: The price of flour in Peshawar has increased sharply which shows that the government lacks effective control over essential goods and public services. A 20-kg bag of flour which used to cost PKR 1,550, now has a price range between PKR 3,000 and PKR 3,200.
The flour mills together with the sugar traders and the other commodity dealers establish their prices without any regulatory supervision. The critics who examine the administrative system together with the provincial authorities have discovered that both secretaries and commissioners, plus other officers display either ignorance about the current conditions or they work together with influential trade mafias.
The federal government has not taken any action to control prices despite its complaints about supply interruptions which it attributes to Punjab. The local district administrations, including commissioners and deputy commissioners, have not taken any action to intervene in this matter.
Observers note that flour and wheat mafias together with mill owners have earned billions of rupees within just a few days, yet it remains unknown who will receive these profits.
Experts warn that without immediate government action commodity prices will keep increasing which will create more financial difficulties for low-income and vulnerable populations.
Police arrest two famous TikTokers in Peshawar
Meanwhile, Peshawar police have arrested two well-known TikTokers for allegedly creating and sharing immoral content on social media.
According to police, the arrests were made on the directives of Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Peshawar Dr Mian Saeed Ahmed. The operation was carried out under the supervision of DSP Circle Umar Afridi, while SHO Police Station Iftikhar Ahmed led the raid.
The suspects, identified as Sajid alias Bugay and Nasir Khalil, were allegedly involved in producing and circulating unethical videos that went viral on social media platforms.
Cases have been registered against both suspects, and further investigation is underway.
Police said the Capital City Police Peshawar will continue indiscriminate action against the misuse of social media and remain committed to safeguarding societal values.
