Overview
- Officials report more than 300,000 visitors attended the three-day Ramazan Bachat Festival in Lahore.
- Province-wide operations now include 74 Ramadan bazaars and 160 facilitation centers, with temporary setups where permanent sites were absent.
- At Lahore’s Jailani Park, Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb conducted a surprise inspection as more than 165 stalls operated under Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s directives.
- Authorities say participating brands are offering about 20% discounts through a voluntary public-private model with no government treasury spending.
- Safety and welfare measures include Rescue 1122 teams, sanitation and mobile clinics at venues, plus new commitments to free Iftar in every tehsil and cash support up to Rs10,000 via Nigahban and an increased Rs10,000 Rashan Card for Ramadan.