TOBA TEK SINGH: The distribution of free flour under the Ramazan special package started on Sunday in Faisalabad.

On the first day, 10 kg bags of free flour were distributed at major centers of Riaz Shahid Chowk, Hockey Stadium, Kaleem Shaheed Park, Millat Chowk, Faizan Madina Chowk, Model Bazaar on Jhang Road, Sports Complex of Sumanabad and Al-Fateh Sports Complex, Salimi Chowk.

Deputy Commissioner Ali Annan Qamar along with AC City Muhammad Zubair visited the distribution points and monitored the scanning of ID cards at the counters and distribution of flour bags after registration.

He said 1.1million people had previously been registered in the district, and those not registered could sent message.

Published in Dawn, March 20th, 2023

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