By our correspondent
KARACHI: Citizens of Karachi are being urged to boycott fruits, vegetables, and meat sold at inflated prices during the first week of Ramadan as part of a grassroots awareness initiative aimed at controlling profiteering in the city. The campaign encourages residents to avoid purchasing overpriced items, with the expectation that local sellers will adjust rates when demand drops.
Participants are also advised to document instances of overpricing through photos or videos and share them widely on social media to raise public awareness and hold sellers accountable. Advocates of the campaign describe this effort as a form of “social accountability” and suggest that it may serve as a modern-day charitable act, benefiting the wider community.
Organizers are calling on Karachi residents to actively share the message and educate others on monitoring prices during Ramadan, emphasizing collective action to ensure fair market practices. The initiative highlights civic engagement as a tool to safeguard consumer rights and promote responsible trading in the city.
