Over 2.6 Million People Served Iftar at Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans Across Punjab
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, PakistanLAHORE: More than 2.6 million people have availed iftar at Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans across Punjab from the 1st to the 21st of Ramzan, according to a report released by the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department.Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Dr. Kiran Khurshid, said that 423 Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans…
By Farzana Chaudhry — Lahore, Pakistan
LAHORE: More than 2.6 million people have availed iftar at Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans across Punjab from the 1st to the 21st of Ramzan, according to a report released by the Food Safety and Consumer Protection Department.
Secretary Food Safety and Consumer Protection, Dr. Kiran Khurshid, said that 423 Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans have been established throughout the province, providing a dignified environment for people to break their fast. She noted that around 100,000 to 150,000 people benefit from these facilities daily.
According to the report, 127,121 people were served iftar at the Dastarkhwans on the previous day alone, contributing to the cumulative total of over 2.6 million beneficiaries since the beginning of Ramzan.
Dr. Khurshid highlighted that the Ramzan Nigehban Dastarkhwans have been set up on a large scale for the first time in Punjab’s history, with support from philanthropists.
The iftar menu at these facilities includes chicken pulao, chicken qorma, dates, fruits, samosas, and pakoras.
She added that officials from the Food Safety Department, Food Authority, and district administrations continuously monitor the Dastarkhwans to ensure strict cleanliness and food quality standards.
Dr. Khurshid also emphasized that the initiative represents a public–private partnership model, providing iftar with proper arrangements for safety and security of the public.
