ISLAMABAD: On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Federal Ministers Rana Tanvir Hussain and Attaullah Tarar paid a surprise visit to an outlet of Utility Stores in Islamabad on Tuesday.

They reviewed the prices and quality of items being provided on subsidized rates to the people during Ramadan. The Federal Ministers also asked questions to the citizens present at the Utility Stores.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanvir Hussain said special concession is being given to consumers at the Utility Stores under Ramadan Relief Package.

He said the government is making all possible efforts to ensure availability of edible items during the holy month of Ramadan. Rana Tanvir Hussain said edible items are available at lower prices at the Utility Stores and the government is determined to maintain these rates.

Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the government is taking measures to provide relief to the poor people during Ramada. He said edible items are being provided to the people on subsidized rates under the Ramadan Package announced by the government. He said special concession has been given on various items, including flour, ghee, and sugar.

The Federal Ministers also reviewed the provision of different items being supplied to the beneficiaries of Benazir income Support Programme under a special subsidy.

The Federal Ministers, on the demand of buyers, instructed to increase counters at the Utility Stores and expedite the supply of edible items for the people.