A high-level meeting to prevent smuggling and transfer of money through illegal methods like Hawala and Hundi was held in Islamabad.
Prime Minister Imran Khan chaired the meeting.
The meeting decided to make existing laws more effective by making necessary amendments to prevent smuggling and Hawala and Hundi.
The meeting constituted a committee headed by Attorney General of Pakistan and having representatives from Customs, State Bank, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Federal Investigation Agency.
The committee would present its recommendations to the prime minister within a week.
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The prime minister directed Ministry of Interior to present its recommendations within a week for administrative measures regarding a coordinated and comprehensive strategy in that respect.
Secretary Commerce and FBR gave a detailed briefing to the Prime Minister on losses incurred to national economy as a result of smuggling and illegal transfer of money.
