Punjab Chief Secretary Naveed Akram Cheema has said that the aim of relief package of Rs 5 billion and Sastay Ramazan Bazaars is to provide quality edible items to the people at affordable rates. He expressed these views while talking to the people and media-men during his surprise visit to Sastay Ramazan Bazaars in Sheikhupura, Nankana Sahib and Shahkot on Tuesday, disclosed an official.
He said under the relief package fruits, vegetables, pulses, ghee and necessary items are available at 10-20 percent cheaper rate in Ramazan bazaars than open market. The consumers and media representatives should cooperate and provide guidance to Punjab government for the success of its efforts, he added.
The Chief Secretary checked the weight of flour bags at Sastay Ramazan Bazaars at Pir Bahar Shah Chowk and Khadim Hussain Road. He also appreciated the standard of other eatables. He issued instructions for the cleanliness and fogging in Ramazan Bazaars. DCO Sheikhupura Ali Jan Khan, ADC Syeda Kalsoom Hye and AC Sheikhupura accompanied the Chief Secretary.
He also visited Sastay Ramazan Bazaar at Grain market Nankana Saheb. DCO Dr Osman Ali Khan, ADC Abdul Shakoor and AC Mian Rafiq accompanied the Chief Secretary. He also checked the quality, prices and supply of edibles in Ramazan Bazaar Shahkot. He asked the consumers about the quality of edibles and facilities being provided in Ramazan Bazaars. Talking to media representatives, Chief Secretary said that profiteers and hoarders will be dealt with sternly and provision of daily use commodities at cheaper rate is being ensured in Ramazan bazaars. He said provincial ministers, elected representatives and officers are paying surprise visits to Ramazan Bazaars for providing relief to the people and improvement of these bazaars. He also inspected the stalls of flour set up by food department and checked its quality and weight. He also went to fair price shops and appreciated the arrangements by district administration and directed for further improvement.
Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary Punjab visited Shahbaz Sharif Mother and Children Complex set up at DHQ Hospital Sheikhupura and got first hand information from the parents about medical facilities being provided to the under-treatment children in different wards.
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