LAHORE - Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to take strict action against profiteers and hoarders ahead of Ramazan, while announcing that Ramazan Nigehban cards will be provided to four million families across the province. Chairing a meeting on the Ramazan relief programme, here on Tuesday, the chief minister instructed the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA) and price control committees to implement effective measures to curb inflation and ensure the availability of essential commodities at notified rates. The chief minister further directed enhanced security at mosques, bus terminals, and railway stations during Ramazan, alongside improved sanitation measures in cities. Relief will also be extended through Ramazan and Sahulat bazaars, where essential food items are being sold at approximately 15% below market rates. The CM emphasised that Ramazan is a month of compassion and that state institutions must ensure relief reaches citizens, particularly low-income families.

Source: The Nation February 18, 2026 03:18 UTC