KARACHI: As many as 100 shopkeepers were challaned and six were arrested while a fine of Rs 1,13,700 was imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities.
Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi has said that an operations against profiteering is underway in the city by the Karachi Divisional and districts administrations, said a statement on Friday.
The actions against profiteers were taken in different areas including Saddar, Garden, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Baldia, North Nazimabad, Gulberg, Airport, New Karachi, Landhi and Korangi.
Total 22 milk sellers, one fruits vendor, five vegetable merchants, 22 food items grocers, 44 chicken sellers and seven flour sellers were challaned for violating price list.
The Commissioner Karachi has also assigned permanent duties to the administrative officers at the time of auction of fruits and vegetables to check and control the artificial shortage of fruits and vegetables so as to provide relief to the masses.
The Commissioner Karachi said that the crackdown against profiteers will continue, till the time the sale of essential items is not ensured in accordance with the price list.
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