CS orders reduction in edible prices in the wake of POL prices cut.

LAHORE -- :Punjab Chief Secretary Jawad Rafique Malik has directed the officers concerned to ensure reduction in rates of edibles and daily-use items for passing the benefit of cut in prices of petrol, oil, lubricants (POL) to masses.

He issued these directions during a meeting, presided over by Provincial Law Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja to review impact of decrease in oil prices on rates of eatables, action against profiteering and hoarding, coronavirus situation, wheat procurement campaign and steps to combat locust in the province.

The CS said that stern action should be taken against profiteers and hoarders.

The meeting was briefed that during the last two week, 1.322 persons were arrested, 1,226 cases were registered and Rs 60.627 million fine was imposed over overcharging. Similarly, 412 persons were booked for hoarding.

The chief secretary said that emergent measures would have to be taken to control locust attacks, like coronavirus.

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