GOVERNMENT IS VIGOROUSLY PURSUING THE AGENDA OF PUBLIC SERVICE: SHAHBAZ SHARIF

Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif has said that Muslim League-N government is vigorously pursuing the agenda of public service and comprehensive measures have been taken for the welfare of the masses during the last one year. He said that a historical Ramazan Package has been announced for the provision of relief to the people of the province and a subsidy of 5 billion rupees has been given only on the provision of flour to the people at cheaper rates in Ramazan bazaars and open markets during the holy month of Ramazan-ul-Mubarak. The Chief Minister said that price control committees are working actively to save the people from the exploitation of profiteers and hoarders. He said that due to the timely steps of the Punjab government and strict monitoring, quality essential items, fruits and vegetables are available to the people at cheaper rates in abundance in Ramazan bazaars. He said that purchase of daily use items, fruits and vegetables by the people in a large number in Ramazan bazaars reflects the confidence of the masses in the Ramazan Package of Punjab government.

He was talking to a delegation of Assembly Members and office-bearers of PML-N which called on him at Raiwind today.

Chief Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif said that supply of quality edible items in abundance has been ensured in Ramazan bazaars so that maximum people could benefit from it. He said that a comprehensive mechanism has been evolved for supplying edible items at cheaper rates in abundance in Ramazan bazaars. He said that Provincial Ministers, elected representatives and administrative officers are visiting Ramazan bazaars to personally monitor the supply of quality edibles being provided under Ramazan Package. He said that more than 340 Ramazan bazaars have been set up for the facility of the people throughout the province.

The Chief Minister said that indiscriminate action is being taken against profiteers and hoarders. He said that no one would be allowed to exploit the people in the name of profit. Shahbaz Sharif said that he is personally monitoring the Ramazan Package and the facilities being provided in Ramazan bazaars. He said that the quality and prices of essential items are being implemented strictly during Ramazan-ul-Mubarak.  He said that no compromise would be made on the quality and prices of essential items and no negligence in providing relief to the people will be tolerated. The Chief Minister said that government will not allow anyone to sell items at higher rates during Ramazan ul Mubarak.  He said that a system of monitoring and information with regard to Ramazan Bazaars has been evolved. He said that the people will not be let at the mercy of profiteers.

Shahbaz Sharif said that agri fair price shops are providing fruits and vegetables to the people at cheaper rates. He stressed upon Assembly Members to conduct maximum visits to Ramazan bazaars for monitoring the facilities being provided to the people so that the fruits of Ramazan Package could be ensured to the people. He said that no effort should be spared for ensuring provision of edible items in abundance in Ramazan bazaars. He directed that in case of any complaint, immediate steps should be taken for its redressal and action be taken against the persons responsible.