Intensify action to bring down prices, PM directs Baboos.

Islamabad -- Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed all the provincial chief secretaries to formulate a joint strategy to ensure that the fruits of the government's decision to reduce prices of petrol and diesel trickle down as relief to the common men.

A meeting chaired by the Prime Minister reviewed steps taken by the government to control prices of essential items has decided to further accelerate administrative measures against the hoarding of essential commodities in the meeting. The Prime Minister directed the concerned authorities to envisage effective strategies for taking stern action against hoarders and profiteers.

He said that the availability of pure goods reflects good governance so special attention should be paid to this issue. Chief Secretaries of the provinces briefed PM Khan over the measures made for the reduction in prices of essential items in the country.

Regarding the abundant supply of wheat in the country, the Prime Minister directed the National Price Control Committee to take all necessary steps in this regard to ensure the supply of flour to the people at reasonable prices.

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Advisor for Commerce, Textile, Industry, and special assistant on political communication Dr Shahbaz Gill also attended...

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