KARACHI: As Ramazan approaches in less than 15 days, the drop in international prices has led to lower rates for some varieties of pulses in both wholesale and retail markets.

There is also a significant difference between wholesale and retail prices. For instance, the retail price of gram pulse has fallen to Rs300-360 per kg from Rs340-400 over the last month. However, the wholesale price of gram pulse is Rs260-270 per kg.

The price of mash has decreased to Rs400-480 from Rs440-500 per kg, while its wholesale rate is Rs350-360. The retail prices of masoor and moong have remained unchanged at Rs280-320 and Rs380-420 per kg, respectively, during the same period. Masoor and moong wholesale prices are Rs250-255 and Rs330-360 per kg, respectively.

Some retailers claimed that the price of black gram (Kaala Chana) had dropped by Rs100 to Rs300 per kg, while its wholesale price is Rs250. The retail price of white gram (Kabuli Chana) has remained at Rs350-380 per........

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