113 shopkeepers fined, one arrested

09 Feb, 2015

KARACHI: The divisional and district administration Karachi has challaned 113 shopkeepers and fines of Rs. 1,78,500/- were imposed while one shopkeeper was arrested for continuos profiteering.

According to a statement issued here on Monday, during crackdown, the administration fined 57 milk sellers, 7 vegetables sellers, 7 fruit sellers, 10 grocers, 5 flour sellers and 27 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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