PM orders strict action against profiteers, hoarders

An effective public awareness campaign should be launched to dispel rumours of urea shortage, the premier says

ISLAMABAD:

Prime Minister Imran Khan directed the relevant officials on Wednesday to show no leniency to profiteers and hoarders and stressed the need for launching an effective public awareness campaign to dispel rumours of urea shortage.

Imran chaired a review meeting on the demand and supply situation of fertiliser in the country. The meeting was informed that the provision of about 19,000 metric tons of fertiliser per day was ensured during the last week.

“No concessions should be given to profiteers and hoarders,” the prime told the meeting. “There is no shortage of essential commodities in the country,” he added. “An effective public awareness campaign should be launched to dispel rumours of urea shortage.”

Imran said that fertilizer storage could affect crop yields in the Rabi season. He stressed the need for taking administrative measures to ensure proper supply of fertilizers to the farmers. “The PTI government has introduced farmer-friendly policies for the first time in the history of the country.”