ABBOTTABAD: A total of 477 points have been established in Hazara division for the sale of 2,688 metric tons imported sugar on controlled rate of Rs87.5 per kilogramme. The process was being supervised by commissioner, Hazara, Riaz Khan Mehsud.

A total quota of imported sugar for Hazara is 2,688 metric tons, which is being distributed through special points monitored by the respective districts administration and officials of the food department. Monitoring teams constituted by the commissioner also supervise the process.

The sugar is being sold at Rs87.5 per kg at these sale points against the market price of Rs104 per kg.

In addition, other edibles are also being provided at controlled rates at sasta bazaars established by the divisional and respective district administration at Abbottabad, Mansehra and Haripur.

Furthermore, the provincial government in coordination with Utility Stores Corporation will soon launch mobile utility stores in all the districts of Hazara division which would provide essential food items at lower prices.

Published in Dawn, November 16th, 2020

Opinion

Editorial

Business concerns
Updated 26 Apr, 2024

Business concerns

There is no doubt that these issues are impeding a positive business clime, which is required to boost private investment and economic growth.
Musical chairs
26 Apr, 2024

Musical chairs

THE petitioners are quite helpless. Yet again, they are being expected to wait while the bench supposed to hear...
Global arms race
26 Apr, 2024

Global arms race

THE figure is staggering. According to the annual report of Sweden-based think tank Stockholm International Peace...
Digital growth
Updated 25 Apr, 2024

Digital growth

Democratising digital development will catalyse a rapid, if not immediate, improvement in human development indicators for the underserved segments of the Pakistani citizenry.
Nikah rights
25 Apr, 2024

Nikah rights

THE Supreme Court recently delivered a judgement championing the rights of women within a marriage. The ruling...
Campus crackdowns
25 Apr, 2024

Campus crackdowns

WHILE most Western governments have either been gladly facilitating Israel’s genocidal war in Gaza, or meekly...