Details reveal that the department met under the direction of Senior Minister for Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Sharjeel Inam Memon, during which it was resolved to start issuing premium number plates right after Eid-ul-Azha.
The creation of a Rapid Response Force within the department for operations against drug dealers and tax evaders was also decided upon during the meeting.
Sharjeel Inam Memon gave the go-ahead for the establishment of roadblocks in order to stop drug smuggling of any form.
The minister said that initially there will be an auction of 7 premium number plates in each category. He said that there will be a strict procedure for using these premium number plates, and stern action will be taken against those using fake plates.
He said that auction of premium number plates will be held immediately after Eid-ul-Azha in which automobile manufacturing companies will also be invited.
He said that other steps will also be taken, including installing machinery to facilitate the production of new and duplicate number plates.
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The minister also gave the concerned officials instructions to make sure that different tax goals were met. Additionally, it was agreed to stop the officers’ weekend leaves until the tax targets were met.