LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has issued directions to make the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (Pera) functional across the province by Sept 30.

“Pera will eliminate encroachments and monitor price control,” the CM said while chairing a meeting on Tuesday. Under the authority, enforcement stations would be established across the province.

“For Lahore division, this authority will be functional next month and in all divisional headquarters by Aug 14,” a government statement said. Initial training of 519 enforcement officers and relevant staff has been completed.

Meanwhile, former caretaker prime minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar called on the CM and discussed matters of mutual interest, national situation and provincial development projects.

Published in Dawn, April 23rd, 2025