Pakistan : Zero tolerance policy being implemented against those selling sugar at high rates
LAHORE – A crackdown is underway against illegal profiteering and sugar hoarding, with zero tolerance for violators. In the past 24 hours, 986 shopkeepers faced action, 73 were arrested, 22 FIRs registered, and fines imposed on 913 individuals across Punjab. Authorities have intensified efforts to curb sugar shortage and price manipulation.
LAHORE – Zero tolerance policy is being implemented against those selling sugar at high rates and creating shortage. This was clarified by a spokesman for the Price Control and Commodities Management Department here on Sunday. He said that during last 24 hours, action had been taken against 986 shopkeepers for illegal profiteering. He said that 73 persons had been arrested across the province, FIRs had been registered against 22 persons while fines had been imposed on 913 persons. Spokesman said that crackdown against those creating sugar shortage besides illegal profiteering had been intensified.
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Source : The Nation
