PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakthunkhwa government would distribute about 17.2 million flour bags free of charge among 5.70 million households under the Prime Minister’s Ramazan package. The spokesman of KP Food Department told APP on Friday that as many as 5,076,232 ten KG bags have been distributed among 1,752,162 households till March 30 in Khyber Pakthunkhwa. It merits mention here that free atta bags were being distributed through 5,122 registered flour dealers, 90 mobile trucks, 103 utility stores and 18 mobility mobile wheels in Khyber Pakthunkhwa. He said the free flour package was extended to tehsils and village councils to facilitate a large number of people in rural areas besides simplifying the distribution procedure. Preference was being given to women, persons with disabilities and senior citizens during distribution points. The spokesman urged people to avoid stampedes and cooperate with government’s officials for smooth supply of the commodity besides averting mishaps. The package would continue till 25th Ramazanul Mubarak.
