Sir: For the last many months, the prices of essential commodities have been rising. With a meagre salary, it has become difficult for the majority of people to make both ends meet. A man with a fixed income finds it difficult to meet all his family needs. He is always in trouble. He cannot think of a way out. The common man is crushed. He cannot meet even his daily requirements. The prices of essential commodities and things of daily use are rising almost every other week and sometimes it happens even after two or three days. There is always a solution to every problem. In order to put a check on these soaring prices, it is imperative for the government to plug all the loopholes and check black marketers, hoarders and profiteers. These elements are the enemies of the people. Such unworthy elements should be punished. If their avaricious activities are not stopped, the common man will not be able to take a sigh of relief and he will be crushed under the wheel of this price hike. SANA ASIM Karachi