PM orders swift action against smuggling of commodities

Islamabad: Caretaker Prime minister Anwar ul Haq Kakar on Monday directed the relevant departments to expedite their efforts to eliminate smuggling

He was chairing a review meeting in Islamabad today regarding trade and ending smuggling in the border districts under the Afghan Transit Trade Agreement.

The Prime Minister said provision of alternative dignified employment should be ensured in the border districts by establishing special economic zones and industries.

He also directed to make a comprehensive plan to provide employment opportunities to the people of the border areas, their social security and make them independent. The Prime Minister said the entire Pakistani nation was suffering due to smuggling and the government will continue the operation until its complete elimination.

He categorically said the Caretaker Government will continue to take measures to eradicate smuggling till the last minute of its term.

The Prime Minister instructed NLC to complete its scanning and checking project at Chaman border on priority basis. The Prime Minister stressed that along with the prevention of smuggling, there is also a need to control the demand for smuggled commodities in urban areas.

The Prime Minister said legal trade should be promoted in the border areas and complete documentation should be ensured.

He directed to activate track and trace system of FBR for cargo monitoring.