Punjab’s first-of-its-kind ‘Sahulat On-the-Go Bazaar’, launched on the directions of Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has emerged as a major public attraction in Lahore by providing essential commodities at DC-notified rates while ensuring dignified livelihoods for street vendors.
More than 400 stalls have been allotted to vendors through an open balloting process, offering fruits, vegetables, chicken and grocery items along with facilities including security, sanitation, clean washrooms and a drive-through shopping option.
In the first phase, the bazaars have become operational at multiple locations including Gulshan Ravi, Shadman, Madar-e-Millat Road, Madina Market, Township, Sundar Road, Kotha Pind, Faisal Town, Kharak Nala, Awan Town, Valencia and Shahdara, officials said, adding that five more On-the-Go Bazaars would be made functional in Lahore by February, while projects in Barki, Sadar, Nishtar Town, Raiwind Phase-II, Moon Market and Ferozewala are nearing completion.
Vendors welcomed the initiative, saying they had moved from operating roadside pushcarts to running proper shops under a regulated and respectable system, and thanked the chief minister for providing a sustainable alternative instead of eviction.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said the project reflects Nawaz Sharif’s vision of a clean and beautiful
The CM also appreciated the efforts of the Punjab Sahulat Bazaar Authority, noting that the initiative would help reduce the need for Ramazan-specific subsidies by ensuring the year-round availability of affordable essential commodities.
Separately, Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has taken notice of an incident in Green Town where a young man was injured after being struck by a kite string.
The chief minister has sought a detailed report from the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore regarding the incident. She has directed the authorities to take necessary measures to prevent such incidents and ensure strict enforcement of laws against hazardous kite flying. The chief minister emphasized that negligence endangering citizens’ lives will not be tolerated and that public safety remains the top priority of the Punjab government.
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the passing of Shamshad Akhtar, the first woman governor of the State Bank of Pakistan. ‘Sahulat On-the-Go Bazaar’ emerges as major public attraction in LahoreIn a condolence message, the chief minister extended heartfelt sympathies to the bereaved family and paid tribute to the late Shamshad Akhtar’s services to the country, particularly her contributions to the financial and economic sector. Maryam Nawaz Sharif prayed for eternal peace for the departed soul and strength for the family to bear the loss.