KARACHI: As many as 121 shopkeepers were challaned and a fine of Rs 376,500 were imposed for overcharging in violation to the price list of essential commodities while eight profiteers were arrested and sent to jail.
Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqi has said that operations against profiteering is underway in the city by the Karachi Divisional and districts administrations, said a statement on Monday.
The actions against profiteers were taken in different areas including Korangi, Bin Qasim, Model Coloney, New Karachi, North Nazimabad, Liaquatabad, Gulberg, Site, Orangi, Gulzar Hijri, Nazimabad, Jamshed Quarters, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Saddar, Aram Bagh and Civil Lines.
Total 76 milk sellers, one fruits vendor, three vegetable merchants, eight food items grocers, 29 chicken sellers and four 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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