KARACHI: As many as 200 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 340,500 imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while 12 profiteers were arrested.
Commissioner Karachi, Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi has said that an operation against profiteering is underway in the city by the Karachi divisional and districts administrations, said a statement on Thursday.
The action against profiteers were taken in different areas including Aram Bagh, Saddar, Gulzar-e-Hijri, Jamshed Quarters, Baldia, Gulberg, North Nazimabad, Airport, Korangi and Landhi.
Total 110 milk sellers, 19 fruits vendors, 24 vegetable merchants, 19 food items grocers and 28 chicken sellers were challaned for violating price list.
The Commissioner 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.
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