Lahore: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has ordered a comprehensive crackdown to curb inflation across the province.

During a special meeting attended via video link by all commissioners and deputy commissioners on Sunday, Maryam Nawaz Sharif directed authorities to launch an effective campaign against price gouging.

She ordered the Punjab Chief Secretary to personally oversee the anti-inflation drive and mandated daily reports on food prices and quality.

The Punjab Food Authority was directed to ensure the quality of food items, while deputy and assistant commissioners were instructed to monitor bread and flour prices closely.

Maryam Nawaz stressed that fruit and vegetable prices must be strictly regulated during Ramadan, warning that legal action would be taken against profiteers.

She also assured that quality essential goods would be provided at lower prices in special Ramadan bazaars and reiterated that she personally monitors food prices multiple times a day via the dashboard. She warned that no negligence in the anti-inflation campaign would be tolerated during the holy month.

Maryam Nawaz has directed Chief Secretary to personally monitor the drive against price hike and hoarding in the province.

She asked to get the government rate list pasted on all shops prominently and strictly monitor the demand and supply of necessary use items to prevent the hoarding.

Maryam Nawaz said supply and prices of fruits and vegetables will also be strictly checked during holy month of Ramadan and strict legal action will be taken on price hikes.