Effective mechanism devised to stabilise prices of essential commodities, says CM Mohsin.

LAHORE -- Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi Monday conducted surprise visits to free flour supply centers in Lahore, Sambrial and Sialkot to assess the arrangements for the distribution of free flour to the people. He visited free flour cenAters at Rehmat Hall, Sambrial Road and Anwaar Club in Sialkot. Citizens piled up complaints about the non-availability of flour in Sambrial Road Rehmat Hall, on which Mohsin Naqvi expressed his anger and directed ensuring the immediate availability of the flour truck at the center. In the presence of Mohsin Naqvi, the truck reached the centre and distributed two bags of 10 kg flour each to the citizens. The chief minister noted the complaints and instructed his staff for redressal. He observed the arrangements for the distribuAtion of flour at the center and enquired the citiAzens about the availability of flour and facilities. The citizens also complained about the issue of non-verification in the Benazir Income Support Program. The people were also asked about the arrangements at the distribution points. Mohsin Naqvi said that an effective mechanism has been devised to stabilize the prices of other essential commodities. There is a shortage of fruit due to floods, and the government is importing them. There should be no interruption in the supply of free flour, he said and added that the citizens at the centers should get flour in any case. The purApose of the visits to the free flour centers is to review the facilities to improve the situation, he added. Earlier, CM Mohsin Naqvi paid a surprise visit to Thokar Niaz Beg's model bazar to assess the arrangements for the distribution of free flour. During the visit, he interacted with the public and listened to their concerns about issues such...