Sheikhupura admin reprimanded over mismanagement
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Caretaker Punjab Information Minister Amir Mir has reprimanded the Sheikhupura administration over poor arrangements at flour distribution points.
During a visit to the city, he directed Deputy Commissioner Sarmad Taimur to immediately set up information desks at the centres and ordered manual registration of citizens who did not have smart cards. Mir said no citizen eligible for free flour should go back without it.
He said appropriate seating arrangements should be made at the centres for the citizens.
The caretaker minister also paid a surprise visit to a utility store and Farooqabad Model Bazaar.
He also directed the DC to display banners for public awareness.
Meanwhile, Industries and Commerce Secretary Ehsan Bhutta visited three free flour distribution centres set up at Model Bazaars in Harbanspura and China Scheme.
He met women present in the Model Bazaars about the facilities.
He also visited Sahulat Stalls where grocery items were being sold at less than the market prices.
The secretary checked the CCTV control room, firefighting equipment, public announcement system and complaint cell at the Model Bazaar. He directed the management to ensure strict security arrangements, cleanliness, proper queue management and public guidance.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 24th, 2023.