CHAGAI: A shutter-down strike was observed on Friday by traders on the call of Anjuman Tajiran against the prolonged shortage of sugar in Dalbandin.

All shops, business markets, banks and other offices remained closed. Dalbandin has been facing serious sugar shortage for some time, triggering a price hike of the commodity in the area.

Anjuman Tajiran Presi­dent Haji Agha Muhammad Hasni told Dawn that traders and consumers were suffering due to sugar shortage and its rising prices.

He urged the Balochistan chief secretary and other officials concerned to take notice of the severe shortage of sugar and make sure its availability in the market to ensure its price stability in the holy month of Ramazan.

Published in Dawn, April 8th, 2023