The globally renowned research organisation IPSOS has acknowledged the governance model of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, particularly endorsing the public relief measures implemented through the Nigahban Ramadan Bazaars.
According to the report, the initiative has been described as a significant economic intervention, providing tangible relief to millions during Ramadan.
Expressing gratitude, CM Maryam Nawaz said that public service and welfare remain the government’s foremost priority. The report highlighted that over 40.6 million people visited Ramadan Bazaars, while 33.8 million benefited from Sahulat Bazaars during the holy month. Additionally, 5.2 million citizens availed services through Sahulat on-the-go initiatives, reflecting the extensive outreach of the program.
The findings further revealed that essential commodities were provided at prices up to 40 percent lower, with rates even below officially notified levels, resulting in relief worth billions of rupees for the public. The Ipsos report praised the Punjab Sahulat Bazaar Authority as a unique and exemplary welfare initiative, noting that it has transformed traditional relief mechanisms into a modern, sustainable, and efficient model. It also emphasized transparency, operational discipline, and citizen facilitation as key strengths of the system.