Islamabad Jan 22: The Excise Department has initiated a rigorous enforcement campaign targeting non-custom paid (NCP) vehicles across several key regions, as per a spokesperson’s statement on ARY News.
The crackdown commenced on January 21 and encompasses areas such as Quetta, Mastung, Sorab, Khuzdar, Kalat, Nushki, Turbat, and Nasirabad, with plans to extend further.
This month-long operation aims to clamp down on both illicit drug trafficking and the proliferation of unregistered vehicles.
The Excise Department leads the operation with support from local authorities, Customs, and Police to boost regional security and regulatory compliance.
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The initiative is part of a comprehensive plan to eradicate drug-related activities and bolster public safety, with additional strategies slated for implementation shortly.
In a related move, the Sindh government has also escalated its efforts against the misuse of official vehicles. In a decisive meeting led by Senior Minister Sharjeel Memon, the Sindh Cabinet’s subcommittee on austerity resolved to take stern actions against individuals who retain official vehicles unlawfully or utilize them without proper authorization.
This gathering concluded with a resolution to auction abandoned government vehicles to raise funds for vital projects. The committee, which included provincial ministers Saeed Ghani and Ali Hassan Zardari, proposed several measures to curtail expenditure and enhance transparency in the management and distribution of official vehicles.
Sharjeel Memon highlighted the urgency of curtailing the unnecessary employment of official vehicles to reduce fiscal burdens. The meeting also led to the establishment of explicit guidelines intended to regulate the use of government vehicles and ensure a transparent auction process.
These combined efforts by different governmental departments underscore a significant push towards enforcing law and order, promoting fiscal responsibility, and ensuring the efficient use of state resources.
