imageKARACHI: The divisional and district administration Karachi has imposed a fine of Rs 200,800 on 71 shopkeepers for violating the officially approved price list.

According to a handout issued here on Monday, during crackdown, the administration fined 25 milk sellers, eight fruit sellers, 10 vegetable sellers, 16 grocers, seven chicken sellers, four meat vendors and a flour seller.

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, Landhi and other areas.

Commissioner Karachi, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has said the operation against profiteers will continue till the sale of essential items is not ensured according to officially approved price list.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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