23 shopkeepers fined, eight sent to jail for profiteering

09 Jan, 2015

KARACHI: The divisional and district administration Karachi has challaned 23 shopkeepers and fines of Rs. 61,500/- were imposed while eight shopkeepers were sent to jail for profiteering.

According to a statement issued here on Friday, during crackdown, the administration fined seven milk sellers, two grocers and 14 chicken sellers.

The action against profiteers were taken in the areas including Liaquat Abad, Gulberg, Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, New Karachi, Murad Memon Goth, Model Colony, Shah Faisal, Saddar, Aram Bagh, Civil Line, Garden, Jamshed Quarters, Gulzar Hijri, Orangi Town, Baldia Town and other 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.

Copyright APP (Associated Press of Pakistan), 2015

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