ISLAMABAD: As the holy month of Ramadan approaches, markets, malls, and grocery stores across the country are experiencing significant buying activity. Enthusiastic shoppers, particularly women, are eagerly searching for the best discount deals on essential items such as dates, spices, and other Ramadan staples.
According to media reports, the Utility Stores Corporation has also reduced prices on various items in anticipation of the Ramadan month, leading to large families rushing towards grocery marts.
Customers are expressing happiness and enjoyment in their Ramadan activities while purchasing essential kitchen items at grocery stores. Basic kitchen necessities like rice, pulses, eggs, milk, and spices are selling rapidly, with quantities being higher than usual, as reported by storekeepers.
There’s a considerable rise in the consumption of food, poultry products, and beverages during the fasting month due to changes in eating patterns, as noted by a customer visiting a utility store.
According to a shopkeeper, Ramadan is characterized by high demand for basic products such as vegetables, eggs, and meat. Many people are taking advantage of ongoing offers by prominent retailers, especially in the food sector, as they shop for much-needed grocery items to prepare the iftar fast-breaking meal.
A traffic warden said that as a large number of people flocking to the markets, law enforcement agencies have devised a special security plan to manage crowds and prevent any untoward incidents.
As Ramadan begins, the hustle and bustle in the markets are expected to intensify in the coming days.
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