ISLAMABAD: A petition had been moved to Supreme Court (SC) on Tuesday seeking a ban on the export of fruit and vegetables from the country in wake of COVID-19.
The petition stated that the fruit and vegetables were being sold against exorbitant prices due to the lockdown and export of these items to the other countries.
It further stated that the treatment of coronavirus disease was only a strong immune system in a human body that could be increased by consuming fruit and vegetables.
The petition said that oranges were being sold against Rs250 around per dozen, adding that it was useful against this disease. It further said that it was not possible for the poor population of the country to buy fruit and vegetables while staying at home.
The petition prayed the court to impose a ban on the export of these eatable items to make them accessible for the downtrodden against the cheaper rates in current circumstances.
