Poultry vendors refuse to sell at govt rates, announce strike for Thursday

Poultry vendors in Sindh have announced a strike starting Thursday, refusing to sell chicken at the government-mandated prices, reported.

Sindh Poultry and Retailers Association President Rao Mohammad Afzal stated that poultry farms are violating the official pricing, supplying live chickens at Rs490 instead of the government-approved rate of Rs400.

“Vendors are being charged Rs780 per kilogram for chicken meat, so how can we sell it at the government price of Rs640?” Afzal said, explaining the financial strain the pricing discrepancy is causing.

He further accused the local authorities of unfairly targeting vendors, imposing fines of up to Rs100,000. “The city administration is taking one-sided action against vendors, while poultry farms are holding back stock to artificially create shortages,” he added.

Afzal stated that the poultry shops across the city will remain closed until poultry farmers are held accountable for adhering to government prices and ensuring adequate supply at those rates.

“The strike will continue until poultry farmers are compelled to follow the official pricing, and the supply of chicken at the government rate is ensured,” he concluded.