Punjab CM expresses happiness: Bazaar Authority to get ISO 901 & ISO 27001 certificates

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif’s team has won another honour for the province, as Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority becomes the first unique institution of its kind to receive ISO 901 and ISO 27001 certificates from an internationally recognized institution of Switzerland on setting a unique record of establishing more than 17,000 stalls across Punjab.

Out of 17000, 6,000 stalls have been established in 36 districts of Punjab, while 1,000 stalls have been established in the 10 newly-established Sahulat Bazaars. Additionally, more than 10,000 temporary stalls on weekends are also available for the convenience of people across Punjab.

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Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed happiness, and congratulated Chairman Punjab Sahulat Bazaars Authority Afzal Khokhar and his entire team on receiving international recognition. She set a target to launch Sahulat Bazaars in 03 more districts by January. She said that the role of Sahulat Bazaars Authority in providing affordable and quality consumer goods to people is unforgettable.

She added that Sahulat Bazaars Authority has rendered valuable public service by ensuring the provision of fruits, vegetables and other consumer goods at affordable prices in the province. She highlighted that people of Punjab have a right to obtain quality goods at affordable prices.

Chief Minister Punjab said that Punjab government institutions are being made service centres in the true sense. She added that cheap bread and cheap flour in Punjab are undeniable proof of public service. She underscored that the scope of Sahulat Bazaars is determined to gradually expand from districts, and tehsils to small cities.

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