ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has taken notice of threats being given to sugar probe commission, a statement by the Information Ministry said.
Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan was addressing media representatives.
She said that the PM has expressed ‘great displeasure’ over such behavior. “Today, the prime minister expressed ‘great displeasure’over threats being given to the sugar crisis probe commission. He said that strict action will be taken against such elements if they make threats [to the inquiry commission] again,” she said, adding that the premier made it clear that the government’s topmost priority was to provide justice to the people.
The FIA commission was tasked with investigation the crisis upon witnessing the hardships that citizens were facing. Dr Firdous said that PM Imran will take action based on the recommendations of the final report that will be provided by the commission on April 25.
The minister said that the inquiry report had not only raised questions on Pakistan’s sugar policy but had also identified the problems of the food system in the country. “These [gaps] will not only be removed but a foolproof, technological process will be introduced due to which no one will have the courage to create an artificial food crisis again,” she added.
