The decision was taken during a high-level meeting where officials reviewed the impact of fuel prices on transport fares and discussed ways to ease the burden on citizens.
As part of the plan, pilot projects have been launched in Gujranwala, Multan, and Sialkot. Authorities have also been asked to submit a report within 24 hours on transport fares per kilometer.
The meeting also focused on price control across the province. Officials reviewed the rates of 23 essential food items, including vegetables, fruits, and pulses, in all districts. It was shared that flour prices in Punjab are lower than in other provinces, with a difference of Rs427 compared to Sindh, Rs823 compared to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Rs790 compared to Balochistan.
Authorities were directed to review official rates of essential items and take strict action against overpricing. Measures were also ordered to control LPG prices and prevent hoarding of food items. The public was advised not to buy goods at higher-than-notified prices, while enforcement teams were instructed to ensure strict compliance.
The chief minister also expressed concern over public safety issues, especially deaths caused by open drainage. She ordered surveys of stagnant water areas and strict monitoring by local officials.
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Commissioners have been asked to submit daily reports with photographs, while deputy commissioners will be held responsible for unsafe conditions in their areas.
Instructions were also issued to improve sanitation, plantation, street lighting, and other civic facilities across Punjab. Ongoing beautification projects in different cities were reviewed, with a deadline set for completion by June. Some projects were appreciated, while concerns were raised over poor sanitation in certain areas, such as Jhang.
The government has set a two-week deadline to improve cleanliness, while special drives in graveyards will also be restarted under the Suthra Punjab program. To improve monitoring, digital mapping with AI support has been introduced to track sanitation workers in real time across union councils.
