Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved the creation of 13 new Sahulate bassars across the province to deliver affordable goods to the public.

The new markets aimed at offering important foods at reduced prices will be created in areas including Nowshera Warkan, Burewala, Kabirwala, Sangla Hill and Jalalpur. Additional markets will also be established in Bahawalpur, Attock and Murree.

The projects are intended to end in August with district administrations instructed to sell land to basars.

These markets will also be driven by solar energy, which is expected to reduce electricity costs by up to 70%, with the savings transferred to the public in the form of lower prices.

A approval of over RS690 million has been awarded for solar energy conversion of bazaars.

The initiative is in line with the vision of former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif to eliminate inflation and give families with low income and middle class access to affordable food.