Law Minister Farogh Naseem said that the forthcoming ordinance on hoarding and smuggling will contain harsh punishments against hoarders.

"Anyone who is involved in hoarding will face severe punishments. As per our ordinance, it will now be a criminal offence to be involved in hoarding. The perpetrator will face three years in jail, summary trials, heavy fines of up to 50 per cent, confiscations and more," the law minister stated.