Prime Minister Imran Khan has reiterated the government’s resolve to take strict action against those involved in smuggling, hoarding and illegal profiteering which are destructive for the national economy.
He was addressing a review meeting on measures taken to prevent smuggling, crackdown against stockpiling, and eradication of locust in Islamabad the other day. The prime minister said elements involved in such a crime should be identified immediately and punished according to relevant laws aimed at discouraging such acts. He said the poor people bear the burden of artificial shortage of goods and illegal rise in prices due to smuggling and hoarding.
The prime minister further said that services of intelligence agencies should be utilised to identify smugglers and hoarders. He directed all relevant departments to deploy honest and dutiful officers to ensure prevention of such illegal activities. He said the situation should be monitored on a daily basis and no administrative negligence can be afforded.
Imran Khan emphasised the need of a comprehensive and effective strategy for timely procurement of wheat target and said all possible steps should be ensured for the provision of wheat and flour to the people.
He termed locust attacks on crops as a major problem for the country after the coronavirus and called for preparedness to control and eradicate the locust and remove all obstacles and difficulties in this regard. The prime minister also directed timely provision of required funds and implementation of comprehensive strategy to eliminate locust. The meeting was briefed about crackdown against smuggling, stockings and elimination of locust.
