Saturday, August 15, 2009

Hoti directs action against hoarders

PESHAWAR: NWFP(PUKHTUNKHWA) Chief Minister Ameer Haider Khan Hoti on Saturday took notice of artificial shortage of some commodities, including sugar, and directed that stern action should be taken against hoarders.

Hoti also directed all the commissioners and DCOs of the province to closely monitor increase in prices of edible items and implementation of the government-approved price list.

He said his government was aware of the difficulties the public was facing due to the price hike.

The chief minister directed district administrations to form special teams that would ensure observance of the government-approved price list. He said legal action would be taken against the violators.

Meanwhile, Hoti took notice of the news published in various newspapers of shortage of facilities and poor arrangements of cleanliness in the District Hospital, Mardan, and directed the Mardan commissioner to take necessary steps and submit a report to him in this regard.

In the meantime, Hoti directed the SNGPL authorities to ensure provision of Sui gas to different villages on the Charsadda Road in Mardan.

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