‘Same day delivery’ service in city

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LAHORE: The Pakistan Post Office Department (PPOD) on Monday launched “Same Day—Same City” service offering delivery of sweets and medicines at the users doorstep during the ongoing week-long lockdown.

“During the pandemic lockdown, the PPOD will be making home deliveries of medicines and sweets (mitahi) within the city of Lahore. Agreements have been finalised with top 15 branches of two brands,” said Khawaja Imran Raza, Post Master General (Central), Punjab, in a press release.

He said except the Eid day, home delivery of medicines and meat will be offered at Sialkot.

“New concepts of dedicated deployment squad, money-back after delivery and sales-based commission have been introduced,” he said.

He said the field teams comprising riders delivered several parcels to the people in various parts of the city on Monday under this service.

Published in Dawn, May 11th, 2021

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