KARACHI: The divisional and district administration Karachi has challenged 57 shopkeepers and a fine of Rs 97,000 was imposed for profiteering and violating officially approved price list.

According to a statement issued here on Tuesday, during crackdown the administration fined 20 milk sellers, 14 grocers, 8 chicken sellers, one fruit sellers and 14 vegetable 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.

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