*ISLAMBAD – Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the nation next week.*

Speaking to media after casting his ballot in Swabi, NA Speaker Asad Qaiserhas announced that a crackdown would soon be launched against hoarders andtraders fleecing people.

Mr Qaiser said the PTI government would live up to the expectations ofpeople. He said inflation is temporary and that a propaganda is being madein this regard.

He said there is nothing to worry about and that the prime minister willaddress the nation next week.

The ruling PTI is facing a storm of criticism from opposition paritiesafter its decision to seek an IMF programme to put the economy back ontrack.