LAHORE – The Punjab government will set up 15 Sahulat On-the-Go bazaars in Lahore to provide essential items at affordable prices for citizens.
Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Dr Ehsan Bhutta announced this during a visit to the Gulshan Ravi site on Sunday. General Manager Sahulat Bazar Authority Roshan Zamir, Deputy Director Projects, Consultant Malik Maqsood Ahmad, and other officials were also present.
Dr Bhutta said the project, launched under the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, aims to give relief to daily wage earners and low-income families.
He added that the bazaars will promote a proper market system, improve access to affordable goods, and regulate prices to stop profiteering amid rising inflation.
General Manager Roshan Zamir briefed that seven bazaars are already under development at Gulshan Ravi, Shadman, Madar-e-Millat Road Township, Faisal Town Kothey Pind, Manga Mandi Multan Road, and Raiwind near Sabzi Mandi.
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The secretary also stressed on quality construction. He directed the authority to use durable materials, carry out regular testing, and ensure safety measures such as bamboo barriers around electricity poles. He further instructed to plant greenery at sites to improve the environment.
Another Development For Lahore:
The government has taken another step to increase public convenience in Lahore. The busy business areas of Old and New Anarkali, Nila Gumbad, and Bakshi Market are being turned into pedestrian-only zones. Vehicles will not be allowed in these areas.
According to P&D Board officials, the decision was made to resolve traffic jams in these markets. They said pedestrians, especially women, face problems in walking due to heavy traffic, while traders also suffer losses.
At the same time, the government has approved Rs800 million for the renovation of Shahdara Complex and Rs370 million for the renovation of Lahore Fort.
The P&D Board has issued a notification for both projects, while the Walled City Authority will now issue fresh tenders for the works.
