Lahore: Punjab Cabinet has decided to introduce the ‘Ration Card Scheme’ to provide relief to one point five million workers and laborers across the province. The decision was taken at a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz in Lahore on Wednesday. The scheme aims to offer monthly assistance of ten thousand Rupees to laborers.

According to Radio Pakistan, the Cabinet also approved an amendment in the Food Grains Licensing Control Order, 1957, to ensure 25 percent mandatory wheat procurement by flour mills. Additionally, amendments in the Punjab Consumer Protection Act 2005 were approved, granting Additional Session Judges the power of Consumer Court.