Strict legal action will be taken against sugar mill owners involved in tax evasion and hoarding: PM Shehbaz

ISLAMABAD, Nov 19 (SABAH): Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has directed FBR, FIA, and Intelligence Bureau to take joint action to prevent tax evasion on sugar sale, undocumented sales and price hikes.

A notification to this effect has also been issued. According to a statement issued by the PM Office, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said sugar crushing season is starting and complete GST collection from sugar mills and dealers should be ensured.

The Prime Minister took a decision to install cameras at sugar mills saying this will prevent sugar hoarding and maintain price stability. He said strict legal action will be taken against sugar mill owners involved in tax evasion and hoarding.

The Prime Minister directed that any increase in sugar prices would not be tolerated.

PM Shehbaz Sharif said similar measures should be taken in other sectors such as steel, cigarettes, cement, and beverages.