LAHORE: Former prime minister and PTI Chairman Imran Khan has established tiger force and appointed Saifullah Khan Niazi as its convener to organize it...
The local administration expedited actions against hoarders and profiteers to bring down prices of essential commodities over the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan.
After being spotted by Tiger Force volunteers, the district administration raided different go-downs and shops where they officials confiscated illegal stocks of flour, sugar and rice besides sealing the stores.
During its first phase, 9,000 shops in Islamabad will be monitored, whereas, Tiger Force volunteers, Commission Islamabad and deputy commission will joint spot the markets and shops involved in hoarding.
Federal government is expected to approve and announce the action plan in view of the recommendations from provinces against price hike and hoarding of the commodities.
He said that the force will spread awareness among the masses regarding precautionary measures against COVID-19 pandemic besides playing its role in implementing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Usman Dar and Punjab chief secretary have jointly chaired a meeting to review the performance of Corona Relief Tiger Force in the province's districts.