PM directs to take strict action against profiteers, hoarders.

ISLAMABAD -- Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the provincial governments to devise an effective mechanism for measuring demand and supply of edible items in the country to provide relief to the people. Briefing media on the meeting of federal cabinet in Islamabad on Tuesday, Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr. Firdous Ashiq Awan said that Prime Minister directed the provincial governments to take strict action against profiteers, adulterers and hoarders and ensure provision of edible items of daily use to people on affordable rates. She said provision of relief to the people is main priority of the government. She said Prime Minister took notice of the reports of corporal punishment to children in schools and directed the minister concerned to devise a course of action to stop this practice. Minister of Energy Omar Ayub Khan presented a comprehensive roadmap on demand and supply of electricity

, high rates of utility bills, circular debt and infrastructure and related issues. The Prime Minister appreciated the...