Lahore (Web Desk/Agencies): Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has announced establishment of the Punjab Enforcement Authority to curb menace of hoarding, profiteering and adulteration in the province.
She said the basic aim of establishing the authority was to ensure selling of edibles at the government fixed rates.
The entity would check the quality of edibles and also oversee demand and supply chain.
The Punjab Enforcement Authority would carry out checking for eradication of adulteration and would be empowered to impose fines as well.
It would undertake measures with regard to adopting health hygiene principles for ensuring quality of edibles during their preparation process.
The Punjab Enforcement Authority has also been assigned a task to ensure strict compliance of rules across the province.
The authority, along with the administration, would undertake essential measures for elimination of encroachments as well, the Punjab CM added.