Aslam Iqbal visits markets to review implementation of SOPs.

LAHORE -- Punjab Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal on Wednesday visited Anar Kali Bazaar, Ichhra Bazaar and other markets in order to review implementation of the chalked out SOPs to be observed by the traders in the markets.

According to a handout issued here, Aslam Iqbal expressed his indignation over non-implementation of SOPs and also issued a stern warning to the shopkeepers.

On the occasion the minister lamented that trader community had promised to implement SOPs but the situation in the markets was on the contrary.

He further resented that SOPs had not been implemented in these markets in letter and spirit. He further outlined that it was agreed with the traders that entry of children in the markets would be prohibited but this undertaking was not fulfilled by them. Besides shopkeepers, buyers were also seen without wearing masks which...