OKARA: The much-awaited Food Street comprising 39 shops of different sizes has been completed at a cost of Rs800 million and successfully allotted to applicants through open balloting.
The ballotting was held under the supervision of Deputy Commisioner Muhammad Ikram Malik, MNA Chaudhry Riazul Haq Juj and MPA Mian Muhammad Munir.
The event was moderated by Municipal Committee Administrator / Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Muhammad Saleem Chishti.
The food street is adjacent to the District Courts Complex.
Each shop gives a pleasent look due to canopies and colourful lamps. For the safety of children and their elders, a safety iron grill has also been fixed.
Out of a total 39 shops, 10 are for women, 19 for general public and 10 for city level ‘branded’ food items, including sweets.
It will have shops of different delecasies, including kulfi, gol guppas, ice gola, pizzas, mutton & chicken karahi, drinks, and tea & coffee.
The per month rent for a small size shop is just Rs5,000, while for a big shop it is Rs7,500.
There will be no rent for first two months to attract allottees to open their outlets.
Published in Dawn, October 17th, 2026
