The government has completed its preparations to start a crackdown against those involved in corruption, tax theft and other financial crimes, reported 24NewsHD TV Channel on Friday.

Sources informed that the federal cabinet approved a summary sent by the law ministry through circulation. 

The federal government has sought cooperation from the Islamabad High Court and high courts of all four provinces. 

It has been decided to give special powers to the courts to start trials under the Benami Act.

Sources revealed that the federal government has made the Benami Act, 2017 functional for this very purpose. 

The government has consulted the Islamabad High Court chief justice in this regard.

Sources said that the courts formed by the chief justices would be given special powers. 

 

Reporter Awais Kiyani