Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that strict action should be taken against the perpetrators involved in the artificial inflation.
According to sources, a high level meeting was held under the chairmanship of PM Imran Khan to review country’s economic situation.
During the meeting, the prime minister was briefed on the inflation situation in the country. The meeting discussed the effects of increase in prices of petroleum products.
Sources further said that the meeting discussed reducing taxes on food items while the PM directed the ministers to take steps to implement price control committees.
Imran Khan said that the ministers should keep an eye on the artificial inflation in their constituencies, adding that strict measures should be taken against those involved in the artificial inflation and the hoarders.