PM orders strict action against hoarders, profiteers
Last updated on: 19 March,2020 07:23 pm
PM directs strict action against hoarders, profiteers: Dr Firdous
ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said that Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the Punjab Chief Secretary and Inspector General of Police to identify the elements involved in hoarding and profiteering and take strict action against them.
In a tweet, the special assistant said that the Prime Minister has directed the administration to expose the hoarders and profiteers, who are striving to take advantage of the prevailing situation. She said the prime minister chaired a meeting in Dera Ghazi Khan to review the measures being taken for prevention of coronavirus outbreak in the Punjab.
Dr Firdous said Imran Khan has instructed the Punjab government to provide the best facilities to the general public for coping with the coronavirus. She said the Prime Minister has also directed to provide facilities to daily wagers along with screening arrangements there.