20 arrested over price violations

By APP
April 13, 2025
A shopkeeper waits for customers at a market in Karachi. — AFP/File
A shopkeeper waits for customers at a market in Karachi. — AFP/File

LAHORE : The district administration has geared up its efforts to ensure price stability and provide relief to citizens in the rates of essential food items.

According to spokesperson for district administration, as part of ongoing price control measures, 25 FIRs have been registered, 20 individuals arrested, and 30 warnings issued. Additionally, over Rs200,000 in fines have been imposed, and 10 shops have been sealed for violations of pricing regulations. Deputy Commissioner Syed Musa Raza said that a detailed report on the reduction and stabilization of food prices has been released. The prices of brinjal (eggplant), cauliflower, and both local and Chinese garlic have witnessed a noticeable decrease.