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The Karachi Commissioner’s Office has released a report on its ongoing campaign against profiteering, revealing strict action taken against 158 vendors on the 16th day of Ramadan.
According to the report, on the 16th of Ramadan alone, 158 profiteers were fined, resulting in penalties totaling Rs 1.35 million, while four individuals were arrested.
Price inspections were carried out at 1,276 shops, and special magistrates imposed fines amounting to Rs 244,000.
Since the beginning of Ramadan, authorities have fined a total of 2,856 profiteers, collecting a total of Rs 34.1 million in penalties, while 141 profiteers have been arrested. Over 17,000 shops have undergone price inspections to curb illegal price hikes.
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The fines imposed on the 16th of Ramadan were distributed across Karachi’s seven districts, with District South receiving the highest penalty of Rs 455,000, followed by District East with Rs 159,000, District Malir with Rs 157,000, District Central with Rs 129,000, District Korangi with Rs 79,000, District Keamari with Rs 27,000, and District West with Rs 34,000.
Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi reaffirmed the administration’s commitment to controlling prices and directed Deputy Commissioners to continue their crackdown on profiteers.
The Sindh government has appointed 77 officers as Deputy Commissioners across various districts, granting them judicial powers to monitor and control prices. The Home Department has officially notified these powers, which will remain in effect throughout Ramadan.
Additionally, the Commissioner’s Office has sought explanations from officers in several sub-divisions for negligence in enforcing price controls. Those failing in their duties will be held accountable, Naqvi warned.
