Lahore: The Punjab government recently constituted an ‘Anti-Smuggling Task Force’ to tackle the scourge of money laundering practices prevalent in the province, according to a news source. As per officials, this body would comprise 14 members from all provincial law enforcement and security agencies, and will additionally attempt to curb the hundi business, human trafficking, and narcotics smuggling.
This force was constituted under instructions from the federal government; which was highly concerned about the impact of money laundering on the national economy and on international security. Punjab Chief Secretary Azam Suleman presided over the meeting held in this regard at the Civil Secretariat.
The task force members include the Chief Collector Customs (Enforcer) Punjab, Additional Chief Secretary (Home), director general Punjab of Pakistan Rangers, the inspector general of police, FIA Punjab director, ISI sector commander, representative of 4 Corps, and a number of other officials from various bodies.
All of the said forces will coordinate their efforts to launch intelligence-based operations across the province for curbing money laundering practices; in addition to preventing terrorist financing.
