KARACHI: As many as 89 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 221,000 was imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while six 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 Saddar, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Liaquatabad, Orangi, Korangi, Shah Faisal, North Nazimabad, New Karachi and Model Coloney areas.
Total 75 milk sellers, three vegetable merchants, seven food items grocers and four chicken 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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