Pakistan, May 8 -- The Punjab Home Department has launched modern Prison Welfare Stores in all nine central jails across the province, aiming to improve inmate welfare through affordable and transparent shopping facilities. Authorities officially inaugurated the latest welfare store at Central Jail Lahore during a ceremony attended by senior prison and government officials on Thursday.

Officials stated that the welfare stores currently provide 74 essential products, including bakery items, beverages, hygiene supplies, and kitchen products at prices matching the open retail market. Moreover, prison authorities directed management teams to ensure that no item is sold above standard market rates under the newly introduced system.

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