‘Stop producing harmful ghee’

Punjab Chief Minister Shehbaz Sharif while addressing a meeting through video link has directed that indiscriminate action should be taken against the mafia involved in producing harmful ghee and oil.

The CM said that the elements involved in the nefarious trade of hazardous oil and ghee deserve maximum punishment and it was the responsibility of Food Authority and administration to take stern action such elements. He said that those involved in this evil trade deserve no leniency and should be awarded deterrent punishment.

The CM ordered action under PEEDA Act against the prosecutor who failed to properly follow the case against a factory producing harmful oil in Multan and directed Punjab minister for Food, additional chief secretary and acting-secretary to immediately reach Multan.

He also expressed his displeasure over the failure to sort out the affairs of Special Food Courts and directed authorities concerned to take immediate steps in this regard.

Provincial Minister for Food Bilal Yasin, additional chief secretary, secretary public prosecution, Food actingsecretary and Punjab Food Authority director general attended the meeting through video link from Civil Secretariat while Commissioner Multan Division, Additional IG Special Branch, DCO Multan and authorities concerned participated in the meeting from Multan through video link.