LAHORE: (HRNW) Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at his office to review different matters on Tuesday. Chief Secretary Zahid Akhtar Zaman, IG Police Usman Anwar and CCPO Lahore Bilal Kamiana attended the meeting.
Caretaker CM Naqvi gave instructions regarding administrative affairs, controlling price hike and crimes in the province.
He asked the administration to take action without discrimination to control price-hike and added that the availability of essential commodities should be ensured at fixed rates.
CM Naqvi made it clear that the citizens cannot be left at the mercy of profiteers and hoarders under any circumstances.
The caretaker CM further emphasised that every possible step should be taken to protect the life and property of the people. Legal action should be taken without discrimination against the accused involved in serious crimes, he stressed and added that results should be given regarding the improvement in the law and order situation.
To control street crimes, the police have to perform their duties in a very active manner, he stated and added that ensuring law and order was a priority of the government.
Those involved in crimes against women and children should be dealt with iron hands, he further said.