SM Tanveer reviews Industries Dept. performance.

LAHORE -- Caretaker Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce SM Tanveer chaired a meeting to assess the performance of Directorate General of Industries, Price, Weight and Measure, and Consumer Protection Councils here on Sunday.

Director General Industries Ayesha Hameed and Director of Consumer Protection Council Mahmood Ahmad Bhatti briefed the meeting about the performance and working.

Expressing his contentment with the achievements of both institutions, the minister directed an acceleration in actions taken against wholesalers and hoarders.

Emphasizing the significance of dedicated public service, he urged the price control magistrates and related officers to remain in the field, ensuring the accessibility of essential items to the public at fair rates.

The minister highlighted the importance of raising consumer awareness about their rights and called for proactive measures from relevant authorities to safeguard those rights.

DG Industries Ayesha Hameed provided an overview of their efforts, reporting a staggering 2.2 million inspections conducted against price-hike in the past three months. This resulted in the registration of 4,802 cases and collection of...