At the behest of Punjab’s leader, Maryam Nawaz, bagged flour pricing has been reduced once more. A call has been made to raise an extra 50 billion rupees from the province’s revenue service without hurting ordinary people.
New goals set for Punjab Revenue Authority
The newly appointed Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) chairman, Nauman Yousaf, briefed a special meeting chaired by the CM. To discuss various matters regarding the authority. During the meeting, CM Maryam Nawaz directed PRA to enhance its revenue sources. For this purpose, it was proposed that a 50 billion increase in PRA’s revenue target should be strengthened to strengthen the provincial economy. While keeping everyday citizens unaffected by any possible adverse outcomes.
In addition to this decision, PRA was also decided to integrate with FBR for real-time database integration. Another decision during this gathering entailed expanding PRAs’ operations into twelve additional districts located within Punjab. Such as Murree, Attock, Jhelum, etc., where new offices must be established.
Announcement about reduction of prices of flour bags
On the other hand, according to the Chief Minister’s instructions. The Food Department issued a notification to reduce prices on 10kg and 20kg of wheat flour throughout the province.
In contrast, Multan Sahiwal Sargodha and Attock witnessed a decline worth rs60 per bag. Rawalpindi Hafizabad, Sialkot, and Nankana Okara cities experienced a decrease amounting to rs50 each; Toba Tek Singh Jhang Chiniot, Khushab Bhakkar Lodhran, Rajanpur Muzaffargarh Layyah Rahim Yar Khan observed a decline worth rs40 per bag. Similarly, in Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Wazirabad, and Mandi Bahauddin, the price was further decreased by Rs30.
He added that strict action would be taken against those found selling at higher rates than fixed under CM’s directive, and price control magistrates from the Food department. Along with district administrations, would ensure immediate enforcement throughout the province.
