63 arrested for profiteering

LAHORE:Lahore district administration, under the leadership of DC Rafia Haider, continued its efforts to maintain fair pricing in the City.

In the past 24 hours, Price Control Magistrates inspected 2,670 locations, imposing penalties on 248 shopkeepers for violating laws.Additionally, 78 individuals were booked for illegal profiteering, with 63 arrests made.

Throughout the previous month, a total of 39,305 inspections were carried out, resulting in penalties for 4037 individuals.Moreover, stability has been observed in the prices of essential items such as rice, chickpeas, lentils, and gram flour.

Prices of milk, mutton, beef, and tomatoes remained stable, while a decrease was noted in the price of chicken.Assistant Commissioner Shalimar Tehsil, Rana Nadeem, conducted inspections at 73 locations, underscoring the commitment of all Assistant Commissioners to daily field operations.Ensuring affordable commodities in regular markets and special Ramazan bazaars remains a top priority.