Azma Bokhari warns against overpricing during Ramazan, announces relief measures

LAHORE(National times)- Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that profiteering will not be tolerated during Ramazan and strict enforcement of price controls will be ensured across the province. Addressing a press conference, she said the provincial government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, is providing financial assistance to deserving families through the Nigahban Ramadan Package. More than four million families are being given Rs10,000 each, with Ramazan relief cards being delivered to homes. She said distribution of the cards will be completed by March 10 and added that no charges or PIN codes are required for using the cards. She also announced that daily iftar meals for around 2,000 people per tehsil will be arranged under the “Maryam Ke Mehman Dastarkhwan” initiative. Special Assistant for Food Safety and Consumer Protection Salma Butt said more than 4.2 million families will receive cards, including newly added beneficiaries and minority community households. Officials said subsidised food items will be available at Ramadan bazaars, including sugar, flour, chicken and eggs at reduced prices compared with the open market.



Latest News
Pakistan to return $3.5bn UAE debt before month end: official
Iran, US race to find crew member of crashed American fighter jet
Petrol price drops to Rs378 as PM cuts levy amid backlash
Artemis astronauts pass half-way point on way to Moon
‘Silence’ stonewalls Pakistan-led US-Iran talks initiative
UNSC divided as Gulf pushes to reopen Hormuz
Govt Announces Rs80 Per Litre Cut in Petrol Price
Provinces take the lead in doling out fuel subsidies following petrol price shock




Multi Media   
2025 in Review: A Year of Impact and Progress in Brussels
 Multi Media
DPM-FM Senator Ishaq Dar’s High-Level Brussels Visit: Key Highlights
 Multi Media
Embassy of Pakistan 🇵🇰 in Brussels || Quarterly Recap of Activities, Engagements & Outreach
 Multi Media
DPM Dar sends Trump peace prize nomination to Nobel Committee
 Multi Media
Pak Navy Chief Visits Foreign Ships Participating in Ninth Multinational Naval Exercise Aman | ISPR