DC orders action against hoarders, profiteers.

SARGODHA -- Deputy Commissioner (DC) Sargodha Capt (retd) Nadeem Nasir has directed the authorities concerned including assistant commissioners (ACs) to take strict action against hoarders and profiteers.

According to a district administration spokesman, a meeting was held under the chairmanship of the deputy commissioner to review performance of price control magistrates and demand and supply situation of flour in the district, on Tuesday. The DC said that no one would be allowed to cheat the public and strict action would be taken against profiteering and all those creating artificial shortage of flour in the market.

Nadeem Nasir also urged the public to check prices of edibles, and if they find anyone indulging in profiteering or hoarding, they should inform the authorities. He said strict action would also be taken against those officers who would not address the public complaints.

The meeting was informed that the record of mills was being properly maintained, and revenue field staff and price control magistrates had...