Subsidised food items delivered to 312k families

Under a project for the home delivery of essential commodities at low prices through the Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority (PSBA), more than 312,000 orders have been delivered to households across the province so far.

The service is operational in 35 cities through 46 Sahulat Bazaars, offering citizens free delivery of essential food items at their doorsteps.

Under the initiative, prices of 13 basic food commodities have been fixed at rates lower than the officially notified DC rates, ensuring relief of up to seven per cent for consumers. Items available for order include potatoes, onions, tomatoes, pumpkin, garlic, apples, bananas, dates, lemons, guava and watermelon. In addition, staples such as gram lentils, gram flour, wheat flour and sugar are also available through the service. The free home delivery app allows citizens to place the orders. which are then delivered to their homes by PSBA riders without delivery charges.

As per a statement, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz reiterated her government's resolve to shield the public from the impact of rising prices. "We will not allow the effects of inflation to reach the people at any cost. This is our commitment," she said.