Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday visited various points set up for the distribution of free flour (Atta) points and ordered officials to extend maximum assistance to the deserving masses.
According to the 24NewsHD TV channel, Prime Minister reviewed the overall arrangements and distributed flour bags among the beneficiaries himself.
The prime minister expressed satisfaction over the process and lauded the administration for making the best arrangements at Atta distribution points.
The prime minister on the occasion interacted with the people, who gathered at the points to receive free Atta bags under the PM’s Special Ramazan Package for the poor.
He also inquired about the problems and issued orders for the redressal of their grievances.
Three bags of 10 kg are being given free of cost to every family. Free flour will be provided to the people till the 25th of Ramadan.
Free flour is being provided to poor citizens for the first time in the country's history. The government has established complaint cells for the redressal of public grievances.
Federal Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb said that an elderly woman in Faisalabad expressed her love and prayed for Shehbaz Sharif.
The poor are praying for the PM and extending good wishes as they find premier has been feeling for them, the minister said.