Times of Islamabad

PM Imran Khan orders nationwide crackdown

PM Imran Khan orders nationwide crackdown

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran has ordered authorities to launch anationwide crackdown against holders of undeclared *benami *properties.

In a letter issued from his office on Friday, Prime Minister Imran Khandirected all deputy commissioners and development authorities in thecountry to identify *benami *properties in their respective areas andsubmit reports within one month.

According to the letter, all officers have been directed to submit theirreports to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) by September 30, while alsosubmitting a copy of the report to the Prime Minister’s Office.

Earlier this month, the federal government constituted a six membercommittee to function on the pattern of a joint investigating team (JIT)and collect data regarding *benami *assets.