KARACHI: As many as 78 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 1,12300 was imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while two 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 Liaquatabad, Airport, Orangi, Shah Faisal, Garden and Jamshed Quarters areas.
Total 25 milk sellers, eight fruits vendors, five vegetable merchants, five food items grocers, 32 chicken sellers and three 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 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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