Prime Minister Imran Khan presided over a meeting on Monday to discuss the steps that should be taken to tackle the rising inflation rate in the country.
Prime Minister Imran Khan was given a briefing on the rising inflation. Recent increment in petroleum prices was also discussed in the meeting.
Imran Khan ordered the relevant Ministries to take action in order to maintain the prices of essential commodities. Prime Minister also ordered the implementation of price Control Committees.
According to the sources, the meeting chaired by Imran Khan has decided to reduce taxes on essential items.