By Our Correspondent
LAHORE: Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Department Punjab, Dr. Ehsan Bhutta, has said that the Punjab government is giving special attention to ensuring the availability of essential commodities at controlled prices.
As part of Chief Minister Punjab’s initiative, the “15 Sahulat on Go Bazars” project has been launched in Lahore under the supervision of the Sahulat Bazar Authority. Work has commenced at seven sites that have been handed over to the authority. These include Faisal Town Moon Market, Gulshan Ravi 1 and 2, Madar-e-Millat, Raiwind, Manga, Shahdara, and Shadman.
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Dr. Ehsan Bhutta visited the sites to review the progress of development work. He was briefed by General Manager of Sahulat Bazar Authority Roshan Zamir, Deputy Director Projects, and Consultant Malik Maqsood Ahmad.
During his visit, he inspected two sites in Gulshan Ravi and one in Shadman. He emphasized the need to ensure the quality of materials being used, such as pipes, foundations, brick ballast, and concrete. He directed that all construction materials, including concrete cylinders, should be tested through recognized laboratories like those at the University of Engineering and Technology (UET).
He also instructed the installation of bamboo bars around electricity poles for safety and suggested planting greenery at the Shadman site, which would not only improve aesthetics but also help neutralize odors.
Dr. Bhutta stated that he will visit the remaining sites next week and urged the concerned authorities to expedite the ongoing work.
