113 Shopkeepers Arrested For Overcharging
LAHORE, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 17th August, 2016) : The City District Government Lahore (CDGL) continued its drive against hoarding and profiteering on Wednesday and arrested 113 shopkeepers.
Also 63 cases were registered against violators of the Price Act and CDGL teams sent 41 out of total 113 shopkeepers to prison for three days after summary trial.
The CDGL special price control magistrates conducted raids on 1037 shops in various areas of the city and inspected price of commodities.
As many as 16 shopkeepers were challaned and fine was imposed worth Rs 21,000. The district administration issued directions to the town administrators and price control magistrates to continue crackdown on profiteers.
Recent Stories
Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi condoles death of classical singer
3 hours ago
US Consul General visits CPWB
3 hours ago
Problems of neglected class to be addressed on priority grounds: Azad Jammu Kas ..
3 hours ago
Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi takes notice of the lack of oxyg ..
3 hours ago
Ukraine says hit Russian military sites in Crimea
3 hours ago
LHC disposes of Qaisara Elahi's plea against police high ups
3 hours ago
Sindh Info minister inaugurates "Aiwan-e-Josh"
3 hours ago
Sheffield United reappoint Wilder after Heckingbottom axing
3 hours ago
CM orders inquiry into Benazir Bhutto Hospital oxygen shortage
3 hours ago
Soldier embraced martyrdom while gallantly combating terrorists in South Waziris ..
3 hours ago
Zelensky to appeal to US senators ahead of crucial Ukraine aid vote
3 hours ago
Russia ramps up Arctic route ambitions
3 hours ago
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Islmabad admin cracks down on petrol pump violations in Nellore
59 minutes ago -
Four killed in Lehtrar road firing: Police
2 hours ago -
PML-N to organize big public gathering after election schedule: Raja Riaz
2 hours ago -
Four persons killed during targeted shooting in Islamabad over old enmity:Police
2 hours ago -
Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi condoles death of classical singer
3 hours ago -
US Consul General visits CPWB
3 hours ago
-
Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi takes notice of the lack of oxygen in BBH
3 hours ago -
LHC disposes of Qaisara Elahi's plea against police high ups
3 hours ago -
Sindh Info minister inaugurates "Aiwan-e-Josh"
3 hours ago -
CM orders inquiry into Benazir Bhutto Hospital oxygen shortage
3 hours ago -
Soldier embraced martyrdom while gallantly combating terrorists in South Waziristan
3 hours ago -
Supply of quality medicines to be ensured: Dr Nadeem
3 hours ago
