Sahulat bazaars to offer relief to citizens

Rawalpindi Commissioner Aamir Khattak has announced the establishment of new Sasta Sahulat Bazaars across all six districts and 24 tehsils of Rawalpindi Division.

Orders have been issued to identify and formally allocate 3 to 5 kanals of government land in each location for this purpose. The commissioner made the announcement while chairing a special meeting regarding the setup of Sahulat Bazaars. Deputy commissioners from all six districts of the division participated, with DCs from Jhelum, Murree, Attock, and Chakwal joining via video link.

Commissioner Khattak stated that the Sahulat Bazaars are a flagship project aimed at providing essential food items, vegetables and fruits at prices lower than those in the open market. "These markets will serve as a practical relief initiative for the public, helping to stabilise prices and curb hoarding," he added.

Funds have already been allocated for the Punjab Sahulat Bazaar Authority under the Annual Development Programme 2025, ensuring the availability of necessary financial resources for the timely completion of the project. The commissioner emphasised that the markets must be fully operational before Ramazan 2026.