He added that illicit trade activities are the major barriers in the path of economic growth of the country. Over the years, the government has initiated several mechanisms to ensure consumer safety and check unfair trade practices, there is an urgent need for increased consumer awareness to tackle this problem, he stated. Addr
Counterfeiting and smuggling have developed into a substantial threat to the economy globally, this is the biggest challenge and needs to be addressed at a priority with effective enforcement of laws as a key to curb the menace.FICC