Every administrative step must be taken to bring stability in the prices of essential items including flour and sugar, said Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar.
He said stern legal action should be initiated against those involved in hiking the prices of essential commodities on their own.
Buzdar directed that indiscriminate action should be launched against the profiteers and hoarders.
He emphasised that instead of making mere paperwork, practical action should be undertaken and a report must be submitted to the CM’s office.
He directed that administrative officers and price control magistrates should visit the field to monitor the prices and ensure the selling of essential edibles according to the rate list issued by the government.
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The CM vowed that he would not let the people remain at the mercy of artificial price-hikers.
He maintained that cases should be registered against the hoarders according to the law and their stocks should be confiscated.
“Profiteers and hoarders do not deserve any leniency,” the CM asserted.
He said the authorities would have to work proactively and effectively to provide relief to the citizens.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 27th, 2020.
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