The district administration of Islamabad decided on Thursday to set up fair price shops at 17 key locations across the federal capital, allowing citizens to purchase essential food items at wholesale rates.

The decision comes as Ramazan is set to begin next month. It is expected that the holy month would begin on Saturday (today). The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee will convene on Friday (today) for moon sighting.

Moreover, the Punjab government has also introduced the Nigehban Ramzan Package to support millions of underprivileged families. It has set an amount of Rs10,000 for each deserving individual.

The district administration has released a list of locations where fair price shops will be established.

The fair price shops will be operational in the following areas:

• G-9 Markaz

• I-8

• F-8

• E-11

• F-10

• F-11

• G-6

• G-7

• Lethrar Road

• I-11/4

• G-13

• Bara Kahu

Residents in areas like Bari Imam, Bhara Kahu, Pakistan Town, F-7, and F-6 are expected to benefit from the initiative.

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The district administration has assigned responsibilities to all assistant commissioners to oversee the smooth operation of such shops. Their role would include monitoring the availability of goods, ensuring fair pricing, and addressing any issues that may arise.

The fair price shops will offer a range of essential items, including staples like flour, sugar, rice, and cooking oil.

This comes in response to the annual surge in demand for groceries during Ramazan.