E&T dept cracks down on token tax defaulting vehicles.

LAHORE -- The Excise and Taxation Department of Punjab on Wednesday cracked down on token tax defaulting vehicles across the province.

Blockades were established at the entry and exit points of all major cities.

Director General Excise and Taxation (DGET) Punjab Muhammad Ali conducted surprise visits at various places in Lahore and checked the performance of the officers. During the raids, the DG visited several points including Thokar Niaz Beg and Sigian Pul and issued instructions that token tax should be collected from defaulting vehicles on the spot, documents of non-paying vehicles should be seized as well besides seizing the vehicles that neither had documents nor paid the tax.

He...