Staff Reporter
Lahore
The Lahore High Court Thursday directed the government to form a high-level commission to hold an inquiry into the fuel crisis that recently affected the country amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The LHC bench, under Chief Justice Qasim Ali Khan, heard the case related to the recent fuel shortage and hoarding of petroleum products that led to a hike in petroleum prices. The court, while ordering the constitution of a commission to probe the matter, asked the attorney general to submit names in this regard.
The LHC top judge remarked that if the AG failed to submit names of suitable candidates, then the High Court will recommend the appropriate persons for the commission. “I need strong people in the commission, if anyone tries to hide the government record then strict action will be taken [against them],” he said in an apparent warning.
During the hearing, the LHC chief justice said that the secretary to the prime minister holds a big position and he has been showing dereliction of duty. “PS to PM runs the government, and the Establishment also, despite being called four times he does not appear, this is the height of bad governance,” he said.
