KARACHI: The administration of metropolis, taking action against profiteers, has challened 129 shopkeepers and imposed Rs316,500 fine on them for overcharging in violation of officially approved price list while 15 shopkeepers were arrested for continuous profiteering.
Commissioner Karachi Shoaib Ahmed Siddiqui, in a statement, said that the Karachi Divisional and District administrations took action against illegal profiteering and adulteration during an on-going crackdown in Liaquatabad, Gulberg, Nazimabad, North Nazimabad, New Karachi, Murad Memon Goth, Model Colony, Shah Faisal, Saddar, Aram Bagh, Civil Lines, Garden, Harbour, Jamshed Quarter, Gulzar Hijri, Orangi Town, Baldia Town, Landhi, Shah Faisal, South, Central, West, East, Malir and Korangi districts.
During the operation 40 milk sellers, 9 fruit vendors, 14 vegetable merchants, 4 meat sellers and 34 chicken sellers were challaned.
