Shopkeepers Fined For Overcharging In Upper Dir
Sumaira FH Published May 28, 2018 | 02:06 PM
Assistant Commissioner (AC) Abdul Wali Khan has urged traders and shopkeepers to ensure edible items at government's prescribed rates to extend relief to masses during the holy month of Ramadan.
UPPER DIR, May 28(UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 28th May, 2018 ) :Assistant Commissioner (AC) Abdul Wali Khan has urged traders and shopkeepers to ensure edible items at government's prescribed rates to extend relief to masses during the holy month of Ramadan.
He along with other concerned officials of the district administration visited different bazaars of Upper Dir and checked prices of various commodities. He also imposed fine on those shopkeepers who were charging customers more than prescribed rates.
The raiding team also visited butchers' shops and inspected hygiene conditions.
Strict action would be taken against elements that were found involved in overcharging customers, he reiterated. He instructed to take action against shopkeepers for not displaying price list at prominent place.
He directed the relevant officials to pay visit regularly to city's markets and ensure that retailers sold items of daily use at prescribed rates. He said no one would be allowed to create artificial shortage of commodities through unethical business practices like hoarding, adding that hoarders would be dealt with iron hand.
Recent Stories
Currency Rate In Pakistan - Dollar, Euro, Pound, Riyal Rates On 29 March 2024
Today Gold Rate in Pakistan 29 March 2024
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
Pakistan retains position in FTSE secondary emerging market
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per uni ..
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
04 killed in Spain as Storm Nelson looms
Russian military jet crashes into sea off Crimea: Governor
Rain-windstorm/thunderstorm likely at various parts of country
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
More Stories From Pakistan
-
Motorcyclist killed by hitting vehicle
18 minutes ago -
Disputes resolution, enhanced understanding vital for regional peace, stability: Pakistan's India di ..
2 hours ago -
Journalists call for global action to end Gaza’s humanitarian crisis
11 hours ago -
CM for generating opportunities to bring direct int'l investment
11 hours ago -
High Commissioner of Malaysia hosts Iftar dinner reception
11 hours ago -
NEPRA announces 2nd quarterly adjustment in power bills with Rs 1.68 cut per unit
11 hours ago
-
Hoopo Inc. Collaborates with SAU to Install Solar-Powered RO Plant
11 hours ago -
Implementation of Sindh Agriculture Workers Act-2019 demanded
11 hours ago -
Khawaja reiterates PM commitment to judiciary
11 hours ago -
Gov't to form independent inquiry commission on 'IHC judges' letter': Law Minister
11 hours ago -
Makhdoom Saeed-u-Zaman seeks massive operation for recovery Priya Kumari
11 hours ago -
Pakistan to continue political, diplomatic support to Kashmiris: FO
11 hours ago