CM Maryam Nawaz Announces 3-Day Ramazan Savings Festival in Lahore; CII Sets Fitrana Rates. -

Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has announced the launch of a three-day “Ramazan Savings Festival” to be held at Jilani Park (Race Course Park), Lahore, from February 13 to 15, 2026. This initiative is designed to provide essential commodities at subsidized rates to help families manage the rising cost of living ahead of the holy month.

Key Highlights of the Festival

The festival, organized under the supervision of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA), aims to blend relief with cultural celebration:

Subsidized Essential Items: Dedicated relief stalls will offer flour, ghee, sugar, pulses, rice, fruits, and vegetables at significantly reduced prices.
Family-Friendly Environment: The event will feature activities highlighting local heritage, traditions, and regional culture, making it a recreational outing for families.
Strict Quality Control: PFA Director General Asim Javed has confirmed that special teams will be deployed on-site to monitor food safety, hygiene, and price compliance at all stalls.

Sadaqatul Fitr & Fidyah Rates 2026

In a related development, the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairperson, Allama Dr. Muhammad Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has officially fixed the rates for Sadaqatul Fitr and Fidyah for the current year:

The Fidyah for 30 fasts based on wheat is fixed at Rs 9,000, while for government-subsidized flour, it is Rs 6,000.