Market vendors have raised concerns over the skyrocketing prices of market commodities especially during the month of Ramadan. They called for government’s intervention and rapid solution to help families and the needy people. During Ramadan, market vendors in the country are facing challenges with the skyrocketing prices of basic commodities. Many […]
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