Shahbaz approves Ramazan Package

Punjab Chief Minister Shahbaz Sharif has given approval to Ramazan Package for providing relief to the people of the province. Under the Ramazan Package, flour bags will be provided to the citizens at concessionary rate in Ramazan Bazars and open market and the provincial government will give a subsidy of Rs 3.5 billion on this scheme. Flour bag of 20kg will be available in open market at 90 rupees less than the market price and in Ramazan Bazar at Rs 130 below the market rate.
The CM gave approval to this package while presiding over a high level meeting through video link at Civil Secretariat here on Thursday. Speaking on the occasion, he said that like last year, Pakistan Muslim League-N government is also giving a special package during the holy month of Ramazan to provide relief to the masses. He said that under this package, flour, sugar, pulses, ghee, vegetables and fruits will be available to the citizens at concessionary rates.
He said that 318 Sastay Ramazan Bazaars will be set up in the province while 17 Model Bazars will also be converted into Sastay Ramazan Bazars. He said that sugar will be available at eight rupees less than the market rate in Ramazan Bazars. Shahbaz said that 147 green channels will also be opened where farmers will directly sell their produce during Ramazan.
He said that chicken and eggs will also be available at below the market rate. He said that Utility Stores will also establish its stalls in Ramazan Bazars. The Chief Minister directed that indiscriminate action should be taken against hoarders and profiteers. He said that all ministers and secretaries will pay visits to check prices of essential commodities during Ramazan. Shahbaz said that Ramazan Bazars will start functioning three days before the start of the holy month.
The Chief Minister directed there should not be any shortage of essential commodities, fruits or vegetables and in case of threat of shortage, arrangements be made immediately for their import. He said that 2000 Madni dasterkhawans will be set up in the province where free Aftari will be given to the people. Provincial Ministers Bilal Yasin, Dr Farrukh Javed, Chaudhry Muhammad Shafique, Special Assistant Arshad Jutt, Members Provincial Assembly, concerned secretaries, Commissioner Lahore Division, DCO Lahore and senior officers attended the meeting.