28 shopkeepers fined for profiteering

KARACHI: The divisional and district administration Karachi has challaned 28 shopkeepers and fine of Rs.1,11,500/- were imposed for profiteering and violating officially approved price list.

According to a statement issued here on Thursday, during crackdown, the administration fined 12 milk sellers, 7 food items grocers, 4 chicken sellers, 4 vegetables sellers and a meat vendor.

The action against profiteers were taken in the areas including Aram Bagh, Civil line, Ferozabad, Jamshed Quarters, Gulzar Hijri, Murad Memon, Model Colony and others areas.

Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui has said that the operation against profiteers will continue till the sale of essential items is not ensured according to officially approved price list