Islamabad, Feb 19 (TIWN) Pakistan Premier Imran Khan has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Interior Ministry and other law enforcement agencies to take stringent action against smuggling in the country.

The Prime Minister has also asked the ministry to submit a comprehensive report on proceedings against smuggling within 48 hours while chairing a meeting on Tuesday to stop the smuggling of food and other consumer items, Geo News reported.  Khan’s instructions were based on the recommendations given by an anti-smuggling task force. In the meeting, the progress report on the establishment of border markets on the western borders was also presented.