PM Orders Crackdown on Fuel Smuggling

PM orders crackdown on fuel smuggling

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday directed authorities to take strict action against the smuggling and illegal hoarding of petroleum products, citing the evolving regional situation. The development came a day after President Asif Zardari and the prime minister assured in a high-level meeting that adequate fuel stocks were available to meet the country's needs, with future arrangements also under way. According to a statement issued by th…

PM directs strict action against smuggling, hoarding of petroleum products

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday instructed that stringent measures should be taken against the smuggling and “illegal hoarding” of petroleum products, a statement issued by his office said. The statement was released by the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) after the premier chaired a meeting in Islamabad with a focus on the petroleum products’ supply chain and austerity measures that were announced in view of the ongoing Middle East confli…

PM Shehbaz Directs Strict Action Against Smu_ggling, Hoarding of Petroleum Products

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has instructed relevant authorities to take strict action against the smuggling and illegal hoarding of petroleum products, as the country continues to navigate ongoing fuel-related challenges. His directive comes amid concerns that such activities are worsening supply issues and placing additional pressure on consumers. The instructions were issued during a high-level meeting held in Islamabad, where officials cond…

PM Shehbaz orders crackdown on petroleum smuggling, hoarding

Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday ordered strict action against the smuggling and illegal hoarding of petroleum products across the country. The premier said this while presiding over a high-level meeting to review ongoing measures for the petroleum product supply chain, conservation, and austerity in light of the regional situation. According to the PM Office, the meeting assessed measures to provide relief to low-income groups …