JALALABAD (Pajhwok): An awareness campaign has been conducted for shopkeepers prevent food hoarding in the capital of eastern Nangarhar province.
Shopkeepers were warned over the loudspeaker that hoarding is unlawful in Islam and those involved in it were deprived of Ramadan blessings.
The awareness drive in Jalalabad was jointly conducted by the Departments of Information and Culture and Hajj and Religious Affairs.
Officials said the campaign was aimed to control prices of food items. During the holy month, shopkeepers increase food rates and hoard such items.
Director of Information Rahimullah Khogyani said the drive also involved security officials.
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