LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister (SACM) on Price Control Salma Butt said that the Punjab government is committed to providing relief to people during Ramadan through coordinated efforts and strict enforcement of price control measures. Talking to the media at Mian Plaza Model Bazaar Johar Town, here, she said that Model Bazaars have been set up under CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s directives to provide relief to the public. The SACM said that seventeen to twenty essential items, which are widely consumed, are now available at lower rates. She highlighted that the price of chicken meat has been reduced by Rs. 20–22 per kg, cooking oil has been lowered by Rs. 10 per liter, and sugar is being sold at Rs. 130 per kg. Salma Butt revealed that around 40,000 to 50,000 people visit the Model Bazaar daily for shopping. While many are benefiting from the initiative, complaints have also been received regarding pricing and availability. Addressing concerns, she assured that, unlike previous years, there are no purchase restrictions in Model Bazaars, allowing people to buy as much as they need. APP
