The Ministry of Agriculture has allowed the import of green chilli in the wake of surging prices in the local market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
The ministry permitted 30 importing firms to import a total of 11,600 metric tonnes of green chillies, said a release on Sunday (25 June).
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Besides, 68 companies have been granted permission to import 55,600 MT of tomatoes, it added.
The price of green chilli has significantly risen in the local market recently.