Commissioner visits city areas to check prices
Karachi Commissioner Muhammad Iqbal Memon checks prices of essential items during his visit to the market on Saturday. Photo: Express
Commissioner Karachi, Muhammad Iqbal Memon, paid a visit to various city areas to ensure the implementation of official prices of essential commodities during the month of Ramazan.
He visited wholesale and retail markets and directed the shopkeepers to sell all items at government-approved rates to provide relief to citizens.
During his visit, the commissioner noticed violations of approved prices for food items. He personally checked the prices of food essentials and ensured the sale of items at government-approved rates under his supervision.
The commissioner also noticed mismanagement in some markets and instructed the deputy commissioners to supervise the markets by themselves and ensure the sale of items at official rates.
He visited the markets in Lyari, Chakiwara, Meetha Dar, and Zamzama Park in District South and Firozabad and Jamshed Quarters in District East. The commissioner was accompanied by Deputy Commissioner South Saeed Leghari, assistant commissioner headquarters, and relevant assistant commissioners.
Published in The Express Tribune, March 26th, 2023.