This file photo shows Chief Minister Mahmood Khan. — DawnNewsTV/File PESHAWAR: The provincial task force has directed the officials concerned to take stern action against the illegal cutting of trees in Malakand division. The task force also directed the quarters concerned to take necessary steps for amending the punitive clauses of the relevant laws to ensure exemplary punishment to those involved in illegal cutting of trees. The task force met here on Tuesday with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair. Corps Commander Peshawar Lt Gen Nauman Mahmood and senior officers attended the meeting. An official statement said that the task force was informed that firefighting force was being established to minimise losses in case of fire in forests. The meeting reviewed the overall security situation, administrative matters and progress so far made on developmental projects in Malakand division.