Ramazan bazaars to be set up in Hazara division

In order to price control and provision of food items on subsidised rates, Ramazan Bazaars will be set up in Tehsil Abbottabad and Havelian during the holy month of fasting.

This was stated by Abbottabad Deputy Commissioner Tariq Salam Marwat on Tuesday. He was addressing a meeting regarding Ramazan Bazaar.

The deputy commissioner further said that all departments should join hands with district administration to provide relief to the masses in market checking, the establishment of Ramazan Bazaar, implementation of rate list and provision of food items.

The deputy commissioner issued instructions to the district food controller regarding the pricing of food items, implementation of the rate list and ensuring relief to the citizens. He also issued instructions to the Food Department and Abbottabad Assistant Commissioner regarding the supply of meat and poultry at fixed rates, the ban on the sale of chicken meat, and ensure action against violators.

He was also directed to take special care of meat shops to ensure the installation of proper nets and cleanliness.

He directed the utility stores in charge to ensure the supply of essential goods at the utility stores as well as setting up stalls in Ramazan Bazaar at Abbottabad and Havelian.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 23^rd, 2022.