ISLAMABAD – In a bid to provide relief to citizens during Ramazan, Chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad, Muhammad Ali Randhawa, visited the Ramazan Bazaar in Sector G-6. Accompanied by relevant officers, Randhawa reviewed the availability of essential food items at affordable prices, ensuring the directives of the Prime Minister and the Interior Minister were being effectively implemented.
The Ramazan Relief Package aims to ease the financial burden on citizens by establishing relief bazaars across various sectors of Islamabad. During his visit, Chairman Randhawa emphasized the administration’s commitment to curbing profiteering and ensuring quality food items at government-approved prices. He highlighted that 184 profiteers had been arrested, and fines imposed to protect consumers.
Interacting with shoppers at the bazaar, Randhawa inquired about the prices and quality of the items available. Consumers expressed satisfaction with the affordable prices and excellent quality, particularly praising the availability of staples such as ghee, rice, flour, and vegetables. Officials informed the Chairman that significant price reductions had been achieved for essential items through strict monitoring and comprehensive planning.
Chairman Randhawa directed Assistant Commissioners and Price Control Magistrates to ensure the consistent availability of food items at government-approved prices and to address complaints promptly. He stressed the importance of vigilance to prevent overcharging and hoarding, with official price lists prominently displayed at all relief bazaars.
