PM Imran arrives in Lahore
He will chair a meeting on the progress of the Ravi Urban Development Project.
LAHORE (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday arrived in Lahore, where he will chair meetings on development projects and prices of commodities.
Federal Ministers Shibli Faraz and Syed Fakhr Imam, Adviser Shehzad Akbar and Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority Lt Gen (r) Anwar Ali Haider accompanied the prime minister.
He will chair a meeting on the progress of the Ravi Urban Development Project.
He will also chair a high-level meeting on prices and availability of essential prices.
Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar will call on the Prime Minister in Lahore, whereas senior members of the Punjab cabinet will also call on him.
Earlier today, in order to control rising inflation in the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan ordered strict action against hoarders and profiteers.
PM Imran Khan said that situation will improve significantly if government is successful in controlling hoarding in the country.
Tiger Force has also been granted its first task to discourage hoarding and profiteering. The pilot project will be launched in Islamabad and initially about 9,000 shops will be monitored.
Tiger Force will work along with Commissioner and Assistant Commissioner. Volunteers of Tiger Force will point out shops that have not displayed rate lists or are involved in overcharging.
District Administration will immediately take action on identification of Tiger Force and a heavy fines will be imposed on shops if they are found involved in the practice.
