LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has set a July 1st deadline for the completion of 27 new Sahulat Bazaars across the province. Additionally, 13 “Sahulat on the Go” bazaars will be established in various districts.
A total of 1,300 new businesses will be launched in the 27 Sahulat Bazaars, while more than 600 direct employment opportunities will be created. With the establishment of these bazaars, over 90 million citizens annually are expected to benefit.
Under the vision of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, fruits, vegetables and other essential items will be available at prices 40 percent lower than the open market and 18 percent lower than DC rates. The initiative is projected to benefit more than 850,000 households, resulting in annual savings exceeding Rs 5.3 billion. The establishment of these bazaars will also boost the local supply chain and business activity. Sales of vendors are expected to increase by 24 percent, while profits may rise by 23 percent. Shopkeepers in Sahulat Bazaars will collectively save approximately Rs 530 million annually in electricity, cleanliness and security services, which will be provided free of cost.
Each Sahulat Bazaar will be monitored through CCTV cameras from a central control room. A free home delivery service within a five-kilometre radius will ensure delivery within 40 minutes, saving both time and fuel.
New Sahulat Bazaars will be set up in tehsils of Bhakkar, Mianwali, Pakpattan, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Mandi Bahauddin, Rawalpindi, Attock and Jhelum. Districts including Khanewal, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Okara, Sialkot, Gujrat and Sargodha are also part of the project. “Sahulat on the Go” bazaars will be established in various tehsils of Lahore, Jhelum, Bhakkar, Rawalpindi, Kasur and Faisalabad.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the commitment to provide affordable and quality essential items to the people of Punjab will be fulfilled at all costs. She added that the availability of fruits and vegetables at reduced rates will provide tangible economic relief to the public.
She further stated that Sahulat Bazaars will offer a clean environment with quality fruits, vegetables and other goods at affordable prices. Facilities such as parking, seating arrangements and dedicated counters for senior citizens will be provided. Clean drinking water, a mosque and a family-friendly environment will also be ensured.
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