Action against profiteers planned

The district administration has warned that strict action would be taken against profiteers and price control magistrates have been activated to conduct regular inspection of markets to control overcharging.

While chairing a meeting of the District Price Control Committee on Wednesday, Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali appreciated the cooperation of traders and said they had always ensured the availability of quality items at controlled prices.

The DC maintained that rates fixed by the government were being implemented strictly. During the meeting, representatives of traders’ associations were also assured of their full cooperation.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 17^th, 2020.