KARACHI: The divisional and district administration Karachi has challaned 62 shopkeepers and fines of Rs. 1,19,500/- were imposed while three shopkeepers were arrested for continuos profiteering and violating officially approved price list.
According to a statement issued here on Thursday, during crackdown, the administration fined 22 milk sellers, three vegetables sellers, one meat vendor, 15 grocers, two fruits sellers and 19 chicken sellers.
The action against profiteers were taken in the areas including Liaquat Abad, Gulberg, Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, New Karachi, Murad Memon Goth, Model Colony, Shah Faisal, Saddar, Aram Bagh, Civil Line, Garden, Jamshed Quarters, Gulzar Hijri, Orangi Town, Baldia Town and other areas.
Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has said that the operation against profiteers will continue till the sale of essential items is not ensured according to officially approved price list.
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