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Punjab CM orders stern action against illicit profiteers, hoarders

Punjab CM orders stern action against illicit profiteers, hoarders
July 26, 2020
LAHORE (92 News) – Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Sardar Usman Buzdar on Sunday has ordered stern action against illicit profiteers and hoarders. In a statement, the chief minister said, "We will not leave the people at the mercy of those who create artificial inflation." He also directed administration and magistrate to visit the field and take strict action take strict action against those who make self-imposed increase in rates. Sardar Usman Buzdar has directed to take every possible administrative step for stability of flour and sugar prices. He ordered to take legal action against those raising prices as per their wills. "Won’t allow anyone to create artificial inflation in the province," he pledged. Usman Buzdar further said that nation’s interest is our first priority. "I want results at any cost," he added. The reaction came after Chakki owners in Lahore increased the price of flour by Rs 2 per kilogram.