Maryam vows to strengthen supply chain mechanism to keep food prices in check

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to make supply chain mechanism more efficient to keep food prices under check in the province.

While chairing an emergency meeting on the price and supply chain mechanism in Punjab, the CM said, “We will not allow unnecessary burden of inflation on people. The prices of essential commodities should be within the reach of people. By correcting demand and supply mechanism, it will be possible to control artificial inflation.”

The CM said, “Improving supply system of essential commodities will further reduce costs. Supply chain mechanism should be made foolproof to avoid crisis and shortage of goods in the market.”

Earlier, the authorities concerned gave a detailed briefing on the supply chain mechanism and food prices in the province.

Senator Pervaiz Rashid, Information & Culture Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari and Agriculture Minister Ashiq Hussain attended the meeting. Chief Secretary, secretaries concerned and other relevant officers were also present.

Moreover, the CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif in a meeting with British High Commissioner in Pakistan HE Jane Marriott said, “All possible measures are being taken to eliminate environmental pollution in Punjab.”

During the meeting, matters concerning promotion of mutual cooperation in education, health and

other sectors came under discussion.

The CM said, “We are providing solar panels to people for economic relief. Solarization project will be started in Punjab from August 14. Transparency and merit will be ensured in the bidding of solar panel project. British companies are welcomed to participate in the project.”

The Chief Minister said, “We are taking all possible measures for the protection of women and children in Punjab.” She apprised HE Jane Marriott about the establishment of first Virtual Women Police Station and Virtual Child Safety Centre in Punjab.

The British High Commissioner appreciated the implementation of Sikh Marriage Act in Punjab, and termed Child Marriage Bill as an exemplary initiative of the Punjab government. She said, “Punjab government is taking unique and historic steps for the protection of women and children.”

Senator Pervaiz Rashid and Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb attended the meeting. Additional Secretary Sara Hayat, Head of British High Commission Lahore Office Clara Strandhoj and other relevant officers were also present.

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