Ramazan package at utility stores

Special discounts will also be offered for general consumers


Our Correspondent February 15, 2024
A man walks to inspect food panes before Iftar during the fasting month of Ramazan, in Karachi. PHOTO: REUTERS

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ISLAMABAD:

In order to facilitate the citizens, the caretaker government has decided to offer Ramazan relief package at the utility stores under which 19 essential items will be sold at subsidized rates.

According to Express News, the basic food items on which subsidy will be provided include flour, sugar, ghee, cooking oil, rice, pulses, dates, chickpea flour (besan), milk, beverages and spices.

The Ramazan package will be offered through the Ministry of Industries and Production.

Only those families registered with Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) whose score on poverty index is PMT-60 or less will be able benefit from the relief package.

Authorities urged the deserving families not registered with BISP to contact the nearest offices of BISP for enrolment purposes.

In addition to the targeted subsidy, special discounts will also be offered for general consumers.

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