Sindh govt decides to clamp down on tax evaders, drug dealers

The Sindh government has decided to clamp down on tax evaders and drug dealers, and to publish the names of tax evaders in newspapers. This was said by the Sindh Senior Minister for Information, Excise, Taxation, Narcotics Control, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon as he chaired a meeting in Karachi on Friday.

Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control Secretary Saleem Rajpoot, DG Aurangzeb Panhwar, directors and other officers were present at the meeting. Memon emphasized that tax evaders pose a threat to the country’s prosperity and will face consequences. He declared that the names of tax evaders will be publicly disclosed in newspapers, and their accounts will be frozen, with further actions to be taken against them.

He commended the ongoing efforts to combat drug dealers throughout the province. He instructed authorities to intensify the crackdown and praised officers who demonstrated exceptional performance during the operation.

The senior minister remarked that drug peddlers pose a threat to the future of the country and its people. He stressed that no leniency will be granted to them, and urged sustained actions against drug peddlers throughout the province under a zero-tolerance policy.

He mentioned that competent police officers and personnel would be seconded to the Excise Department for operations against drug dealers and tax evaders. Initially, officers from Karachi and Hyderabad will be seconded to the Excise Department.

He also emphasized the need to intensify operations against drugs, with ongoing cooperation from relevant institutions. He directed the authorities to bolster the prosecution and investigation of drug dealers.

In the meeting, it was also decided to award prizes to the best-performing officers and informers. Additionally, a proposal was made to implement biometric registration and transfer of vehicles. Measures were also decided upon to address the complaints of all stakeholders related to the Excise Department.