Sales of goods rise

The Chairman of Traders Action Committee Karachi, Siddiq Memon has said there has been a brisk rise in sales as people go on a buying spree for Eid-ul-Fitr. This came despite a 35 per cent increase in prices of goods this year, he said. In a press release on Thursday, he said that the rise in prices of goods was due to a surge in the value of the US dollar and customs duties. He added that sales may increase further if the government controls the poor law and order situation in the city.