Around 15m to get free wheat flour: PM

Distribution to take place from Sha’ban 25 to Ramazan 25


APP March 14, 2023
Flour bags are being unloaded in Karachi’s Jodia Bazaar. PHOTO: PPI

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LAHORE:

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that around 15.8 million households of Punjab would be distributed free wheat flour during the holy month of Ramazan.

Chairing a meeting to review the distribution, the prime minister said it was for the first time in the country’s history that such a package had been rolled out.

He said the flour would be distributed from Sha’ban 25 to Ramazan 25 through 8,500 Utility Stores. Moreover, another 20,000 flour distribution points would also be set up to facilitate the people.

The prime minister directed the authorities concerned to use modern technology to ensure transparency in the distribution. Moreover, he said no compromise would be made on the quality of flour.

He said the people would be able to check their eligibility for the free wheat flour through an SMS.

The prime minister said the federal government would also assist the other provinces for such a program.

The representative of the Punjab government gave a detailed briefing to the prime minister on the free flour distribution program.

Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, Advisor to PM Ahad Cheema and relevant senior officers attended the meeting.

COMMENTS (2)

MAZHAR ASGHAR | 1 year ago | Reply PM you are no more CM of Punjab but PM of Pakistan. Why not other part of the countries. Also do not use tax payer s money for this but bring your own money back
Muddasser | 1 year ago | Reply Wow the prime minister of Punjab has approved a major subsidy for his Punjabi voters upcoming elections in punjab what about the other provinces. Such a shame that for the sake of votes this discrimination is being done.
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