LAHORE: In a significant move to enforce official prices, the price control magistrates conducted inspections at 731 locations, leading to the arrest of six individuals for overpricing fruits, vegetables, and other essential items.
Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza told the media on Tuesday that eight cases were registered and a shop was sealed for violations of government-set prices. Furthermore, fines of Rs800,000 had been imposed on 176 instances of non-compliance.
The DC emphasised that price control magistrates and assistant commissioners were actively ensuring adherence to official rates. Supervision of the auction process in fruit and vegetable markets was also underway to prevent any malpractices.
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