In a bid to provide relief to citizens during the holy month of Ramadan, the district administration of Islamabad has announced the establishment of 17 fair price shops across the city.
The initiative will allow residents to purchase essential food items at wholesale rates, Express News reported.
Locations for the shops have been carefully chosen to ensure accessibility for the public. Notable areas include G-9 Centre, I-8, F-8, E-11, F-10, F-11, G-13, and Barakahu. Additionally, fair price shops will also be set up in areas like Bhara Kahu, Bani Gala, Pakistan Town, F-7, F-6, G-6, G-7, Lehtarar Road, and I-11/4.
The Islamabad administration has delegated responsibilities to all Assistant Commissioners to oversee the smooth functioning of these outlets, ensuring that residents can avail of the subsidised prices during Ramadan.
This move is expected to provide much-needed relief to citizens, especially during the month when the demand for food items typically rises.
Moreover, the Punjab government issued a notification revising the school timings for both public and private institutions during the holy month of Ramadan.
According to the notification, schools will commence at 8:30 AM and close at 1:00 PM from Monday to Thursday and Saturday. On Fridays, schools will close at 12:30 PM. For double-shift schools, the first shift will operate from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM, while the second shift will begin at 1:00 PM and end at 4:00 PM.
On Fridays, the second shift will start at 2:30 PM and conclude at 5:00 PM.
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