Breaking News Big Announcement For Sasta Atta In Punjab

There is good news for the poor families of Punjab, the prices for Atta have been further reduced by the Punjab Government. As per the recent announcement of the Punjab Minister of Food, Mr.Bilal Yasin the prices for flour or atta 10kg or 20kg bags are again reduced.

Sasta Atta Scheme

During the conference, Bilal Yasin stated that the average person was much relieved by the significant decrease in flour costs. He said that the drop in the price of flour has also resulted in lower prices for roti and naan.

The retail price limitation on Atta has been upheld by the Punjab province for the second time in two months. On July 6, 2024. The government established a maximum retail cost of Rs 900 and Rs 1,800 for district-specific atta flour bags measuring 10 kg and 20 kg, respectively.

New Atta Prices in Punjab

A twenty-kilogram atta bag now costs a further Rs 70 less in Lahore. A 20-kilogram bag of flour will now retail for Rs 1730 in the market as opposed to Rs 1800.

A 20-kilogram flour bag in Sheikhupura would now only cost Rs 1640 after being discounted by Rs 100.

The price has been lowered by Rs 80 in Jhelum, Chakwal, Pakpattan, and Narowal and by Rs 60 in Multan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, and Attock. A 20 kg flour bag in Rawalpindi, Hafizabad, Sialkot, Nankana, and Okara is now only Rs 50 less. The price has been lowered by Rs 20 in Bahawalpur, Bahawalnagar, Dera Ghazi Khan, Khanewal, Vehari, and Mianwali. Also visit: Special Holidays Announced For 14 August and PM Paid Internship Program.

In Toba Tek Singh, Bhakkar, Lodhran, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, Rahim Yar Khan Jhang, Chiniot, and Khushab, flour would cost forty rupees cheaper. Furthermore, there have been price reductions of Rs 30 in Wazirabad, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Faisalabad, and Mandi Bahauddin.

FAQ’s

Are atta prices only reduced in Lahore?

No, the reduced atta prices apply to all the cities in Punjab including, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Attock, Jhang, Chiniot, Khushab, Bhakkar, Lodhran, Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh, Layyah, and Rahim Yar Khan.

How much atta prices are reduced by the Punjab Government?

The reduction in atta prices is different for all the cities of Punjab. Such as the atta prices in Lahore were reduced by Rs.70 per bag. Sheikhupura reduced by Rs.100. Similarly some cities reduced by Rs. 40 or Rs. 30.

When does the government officially announce of reducing atta prices?

On Thursday 8 August 2024, the Punjab Minister of Food, Mr.Bilal Yasin organized a meeting to reduce the atta prices all over Punjab. The main goal begins this step is to make atta accessible to all the families living in Punjab.

Conclusion

As we already mentioned above, CM Punjab Maryam Nawaz ordered the Punjab Minister of Food, Mr.Bilal Yasin to reduce the prices of atta in Punjab. Poor families who are unable to buy atta due to heavy rates can now buy it with reduced prizes from all over Punjab. She further said that due to a decrease in the atta prices, the overall prices for roti and naan will also be reduced.