Ordinances for construction industry, against hoarding today

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday announced that his government was bringing ordinances to facilitate construction work in the country and against hoarding and smuggling today (Wednesday)

After the National Coordination Committee (NCC) meeting attending by the country’s top civil and military leadership in the federal capital, the prime minister announced to open the construction and manufacturing industries.

“Consensus have been reached among all provinces and Centre over the reopening of some business sector in the country particularly construction industry,” he added. Prime Minister Imran also warned businesses against hoarding and smuggling. “We are going to issue an ordinance to introduce laws to take stern action against smuggling and hoarding of goods,” he said.

He noted that hoarding and smugglings are major challenges facing the country. “I warn all those stop hoarding goods ahead of Ramazan. Strict action will be taken against the owner of the companies found involved in these crimes,” he reiterated.