BAJAUR: The distribution of free flour among the deserving people was started in Bajaur tribal district on Wednesday.

A statement issued by the district administration said that like rest of the province, the distribution of free flour among needy people during the holy month of Ramazan was officially started in the district.

It said that bags of free flour were given away to hundreds of needy people across the district on the first day of the distribution process.

The statement said that about 126 distribution points were established across the district for the smooth and instant supply of free flour to people through Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP).

It said that district administration was determined to ensure to smooth and transparent supply of free flour to deserving people. It said that all means were being used for the purpose.

It said that several teams were formed to visit the distribution points on regular basis to ensure transparency in the distribution of free flour.

The statement said that a team of district administration officials led by the additional deputy commissioner, Ali Raza, on Wednesday visited all local flour mills to avoid any sort of compromise on the standard and quality of the commodity.

Published in Dawn, March 23rd, 2023