ICT admin slaps Rs 3.7 mln fines on hoarders, profiteers.

ISLAMABAD -- The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration has imposed fines of Rs 3.7 million on hoarders and profiteers since the beginning of the Holy month of Ramazan.

'Over 3.7 million rupee fines have been imposed on profiteers and hoarders after inspection of over 6,383 shops and 979 raids in Islamabad between April 25 to May 21,' an official in the ICT admin told reporter on Thursday.

He said 139 shops had been sealed and 130 violators were arrested during the last 20 days. Some 79 First Information Reports had been lodged against the profiteers and hoarders on the indication of the Assistant...

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