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LAHORE:
Punjab Minister for Law and Cooperatives Basharat Raja has said that those who had constructed illegal societies across the province would have to face punishment.
He said this while addressing a meeting of the National Coordination Committee for Housing Construction and Development on Tuesday.
While chairing the meeting, the law minister stressed that on the directive of Prime Minister Imran Khan the protection of savings of the people, particular those who are poor, would be ensured.
Punjab Local Government Secretary Noorul Amin Mengal and other officers gave a detailed briefing to the chair.