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PFA conducts crackdown on unsafe food in Murree

By APP
May 30, 2026
This image shows officials of the food authority inspecting standard and substandard food items. — APP/File
This image shows officials of the food authority inspecting standard and substandard food items. — APP/File

Rawalpindi:On the third day of Eid-ul-Azha, an extraordinary influx of tourists was witnessed in Murree as visitors from across the country thronged the hill station.

In response, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) intensified special operations to ensure the provision of safe and quality food to tourists. According to a PFA spokesperson, comprehensive inspections were conducted at 98 food points across Murree, New Murree, Patriata, Mall Road, and the Murree Expressway.

During the inspections, 11 food outlets were fined a total of Rs153,000 due to poor hygiene conditions, substandard food quality, and violations of food safety regulations. The spokesperson further stated that two food outlets were immediately sealed over extremely poor hygiene and unsatisfactory conditions.