“Chicken Prices Reach All-Time High in Rawalpindi and Islamabad: A Growing Concern for Citizens and Poultry Industry”
The twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad are currently facing a major poultry crisis, as chicken prices have reached an all-time high, with a kilogram of poultry meat selling for Rs. 700-705. This sudden surge in prices has caused considerable public outrage, with citizens calling for quick government intervention to bring down the soaring chicken prices.
The root cause of the problem lies in the suspension of broiler feed mills, which was triggered by the government’s unwillingness to allow the import of genetically engineered soybean, a critical ingredient in poultry feed. The feed scarcity has resulted in the shutdown of more than half of the poultry farms, causing a major poultry crisis and skyrocketing prices.
Wholesalers fear that if the authorities do not act quickly, chicken meat prices may go up to Rs. 1,000 per kilogram, making it even more difficult for citizens to afford this staple food item. The situation is even more dire in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, as compared to other cities such as Lahore and Gujranwala, where the prices of chicken meat are relatively lower.
Poultry producers are also facing difficulties in supplying the demand for eggs over the winter due to the scarcity of feed, causing egg prices to rise and worries of a potential standstill in market supplies.
The government needs to take swift action to address the root causes of this problem and find a solution that benefits both the consumers and the poultry industry. The citizens have called on the authorities to make chicken meat and eggs more easily accessible and inexpensive, in light of these circumstances.
In conclusion, the rising chicken prices in Rawalpindi and Islamabad are a cause for concern and require immediate attention from the government. The poultry industry is a crucial part of the country’s economy, and the authorities must work to find a solution to this crisis, to ensure that citizens can afford this staple food item and that the poultry industry remains sustainable.
