Punjab CM orders IGP, Pera Force to crack down on prices in Ramazan
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered Inspector General (IG) Police and Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) Force to take action to prevent inflation during Ramazan, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.
Chairing a special meeting regarding Ramadan Nigahban Package in Lahore on Tuesday, Maryam Nawaz said special arrangements will be made to control inflation in the month of Ramadan.
She said people will get relief in Ramadan convenience markets.
Maryam Nawaz said special measures are taken all over the world during the month of Ramadan.
No one will have to stand in queues anymore, Maryam Nawaz said.
She ordered district administration should take full responsibility to ensure relief to the people.
More than 4 million families will be provided assistance through Nighaban Ramadan Card, Maryam Nawaz said
She said people will get convenience through relief card.
All people will be able to withdraw money through ATM, Maryam Nawaz said.
Maryam Nawaz said home delivery facility will also be available from convenience markets.
Eligible people will be provided assistance of up to Rs.10,000 each, Maryam Nawaz said.
Price control committees will take strict action to prevent inflation, Maryam Nawaz ordered.
Labour card holders will be given Rs7,000 additional, Maryam Nawaz said.
Anyone who sells expensive things will have his shop closed for 3 days, Maryam Nawaz warned.
Any agent who asks for money from the public, report it, immediate action will be taken, Maryam Nawaz said.
She said strict action will be taken against profiteers.
Maryam Nawaz ordered Pera-Force officials will take strict action against inflation in all cities from today.
Sahulat Bazaar and Ramazan Bazaar have become functional across Punjab from today, Maryam Nawaz announced.
Strict action will be taken against hoarders as well, Maryam Nawaz said.
All facilities will be ensured in Ramazan Bazaars, Chief Minister said.
وزیر اعلیٰ پنجاب مریم نواز شریف کی زیر صدارت نگهبان رمضان پر و گرام پر اعلیٰ سطح اجلاس https://t.co/yfe2BjjMQL
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