RAWALPINDI, Oct 21 (APP):Commissioner Rawalpindi Division Salman Ghani on Wednesday chaired a review meeting to assess the performance of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) North Zone, during which officials reported over 108,000 inspections, 47,712 improvement notices and fines amounting to Rs807 million from January 1 to October 15, 2026.
The meeting was informed that 115 FIRs had also been registered during the period as part of enforcement measures against those involved in the sale of substandard and adulterated food.
The district-wise data showed that 42,532 businesses were registered in Rawalpindi, 3,337 in Murree, 9,244 in Attock, 10,691 in Jhelum and 10,640 in Chakwal.
Officials further reported a five per cent increase in inspections and a 29 per cent increase in fines in September, while enforcement prohibition orders (EPOs) registered a 197 per cent increase compared to May. The licensing wing also recorded a significant recovery.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner Salman Ghani directed the authorities to ensure the provision of pure, safe and quality food to the public and continue indiscriminate action against those selling substandard and adulterated food.
He stressed the need for effective monitoring of food businesses and directed officials to ensure 100 per cent inspection of registered hotspots in all districts and prompt redressal of public complaints.
The meeting was also informed that food safety teams had been deployed at 11 key locations across Rawalpindi Division.
During an enforcement operation in the Waris Khan police station area, a vehicle carrying 1,400 kilogrammes of substandard meat was intercepted, reflecting the authority’s continued efforts to curb the sale of unsafe food.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
