Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority
| پنجاب انفورسمنٹ اینڈ ریگولیٹری اتھارٹی | |
| Agency overview | |
|---|---|
| Formed | 2025 |
| Jurisdiction | Government of Punjab, Pakistan |
| Headquarters | Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan |
| Employees | 8,000+ |
| Agency executives |
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| Parent agency | Government of Punjab, Pakistan |
| Website | pera |
The Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority (PERA) is a provincial government agency in Punjab, Pakistan. It was launched in July 2025 by Chief Minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif to address price control, hoarding and profiteering across the province.[1][2]
The force began operations in the Lahore Division and is planned to expand to all districts by December 2025.[3] PERA is tasked with market inspections, removal of encroachments, and regulatory enforcement. It operates with enforcement stations, modern equipment, and trained personnel, including female officers.[4][5]
PERA is headed by the Chief Minister as chairperson, with the Chief Secretary Punjab as vice chairperson, and a Director General overseeing daily operations.[6]
References
- ^ News Desk. "CM Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif launched the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority (PERA)". Radio Pakistan.
- ^ Report, Recorder (25 September 2024). "CM for early setup of Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority". Brecorder. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "PERA: Punjab's Experiment". The Nation. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Sunny, Patrick (22 April 2025). "New price regulation authority to replace magistrate system". The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "CM Maryam Nawaz launches PERA to tackle inflation, encroachment across Punjab". The Nation. 14 July 2025. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ NEWS Desk. "PITB Holds Meeting with Punjab Enforcement & Regulatory Authority".
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