472 shopkeepers fined on profiteering.

FAISALABAD -- Price control magistrates have imposed a total fine of Rs.187,000/- on 47 shopkeepers on charge of profiteering in addition to arresting four others on sheer violation of price control Act in different parts of Faisalabad during past 12 hours.

A spokesman for local administration said here on Thursday, the magistrates after receiving 31 complaints against overcharging on Qeemat App checked various shops in different markets and bazaars of Faisalabad and found 47 shopkeepers involved in overcharging and profiteering.

Therefore, a total fine of...

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