Commissioner for ensuring availability of subsidized food items during Ramzan.

D.I.KHAN -- Commissioner Dera Ismail Khan Division Nisar Ahmed on Wednesday said that arrangements should be made to ensure the availability of food items at controlled prices, especially during the holy month of Ramzan.

He issued these directions while presiding over a meeting held in his office regarding the price control and establishment of 'Ramzan Sasta Bazars'. The meeting was attended by the deputy commissioners, food controllers of all three districts of the region, and the officers of other departments concerned.

The commissioner said steps should be made to provide people with food items not only at controlled prices but also at subsidized prices.

During the meeting, the deputy commissioners briefed the chair regarding the establishment of Ramzan Sasta Bazars and control prices. The commissioner said the availability of subsidized flour must be ensured along with the availability of food items at fixed prices at sasta bazaars.

The commissioner said that profiteering would not be tolerated and steps must be taken to ensure full...