CM Punjab directs reduce bread prices: Maryam Nawaz’s public friendly move
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On Thursday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz presided over an important meeting and directed the provincial authorities to immediately reduce the price of bread after a reduction in the price of flour so that the common man could be directly benefited.
The meeting was held to control prices of goods across the province, which was attended by top officials, Price Control Department, and district administration officials.
The price of flour will be low, bread will be cheap
The Chief Minister clearly stated in his conversation that the recent reduction in the price of flour should benefit the people in every case. They said:
“The purpose of reducing the price of flour is to give relief to the people. If the effect of bread is not seen, it is of no use.”
He directed the Price Control Organization to determine the new price of bread immediately and that all the district administration should be obliged to ensure the implementation of this decision.
Big relief for the poor class
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz said that rising food prices have severely affected the poor and the middle class. He said:
“Bread is the basic need for every house, and if the poor man loses it, it is a moment of concern for the government. I will never tolerate that people are forced to sleep.”
Even hard on the prices of poultry, vegetables and pulses
The meeting also expressed concern over the prices of chicken, vegetables and pulses. Maryam Nawaz said that weekly markets and shops should be strictly monitored so that no illicit profits or storage can be done.
He warned that strict legal action will be taken against those who exploit the people by creating artificial shortages.
Strict action against storage
The Chief Minister said that the top priority of the government is to provide cheap and quality items to the people. He instructed the Price Control Magistrates to regularly inspect the markets and that violators would face fines and legal action.
Public response
Maryam Nawaz’s move has been appreciated by the public. A citizen said:
“Even if the price of flour reduction is gained at the price of bread, it will be a really big relief. Hopefully the government will fully implement the decision.”
Conclusion
This move by Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz is a public -friendly decision that will lead to relief for the people who are inflation. Now it remains to be seen how quickly the authorities ensure its implementation and when the public gets the real benefit of this decision.
