KARACHI: As many as 113 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 1,28300 were imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while four were arrested.
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 Korangi, New Karachi, Jamshed Quarters, Landhi, North Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Gulshan-e-Iqbal and Garden.
Total 35 milk sellers, seven fruits vendors, 17 vegetable merchants, 17 food items grocers, 32 chicken sellers and five flour sellers were challaned for violating price list.
The Commissioner Karachi has also assigned duties to the administrative officers at the time of auction of fruits and vegetables to check and control the artificial shortage and price hike of fruits and vegetables so as to provide relief to the masses.
He said the prices of vegetables and fruits are coming down gradually.
The action against profiteers will continue to provide maximum relief to people in light of the directives of the government, he said.
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