Sindh imposes Rs2.23 million fine on profiteers, hoarders.

KARACHI -- The Sindh government has imAposed a fine of Rs2,233,000 on 512 illegal profiteers and hoarders across the province for selling goods at higher rates.

Minister for Universities Sindh Ismail Raho said in his statement that around 100 BaAchat Bazars had been set up in all the districts of the Sindh province including Karachi.

In Karachi, more than Rs1 million fine has been imposed on the hoarders and profiAteering while a large numAber of shops have also been sealed off.

Rahu further said that a flourAmill had also been sealed for selling defective flour in SinjhoAro as the Sindh government was taking strict actions against profiteers and hoarders.

The provincial minister said that CM Sindh had nominated provincial ministers, special assistants, and advisors and PPP MPAs as focal persons for each facility, which would look after their smooth operaAtion and ensure transparency. The deputy commissioners have also established moniAtoring cells throughout Sindh to provide maximum relief to people during the holy month of Ramazan.

SINDH MINISTER VISITS NAZIMABAD BACHAT BAZAAR TO CHECK COMMODITY RATES

Provincial Industries and CoAoperative Department Minister Jam Ikramullah Dharejo said Monday that that cheap bazaars were being set up across the Sindh province to provide relief to the people during the holy month of Ramazan. The adminAistration is also taking steps to ensure the sale of essential comAmodities at government rates, while on-the-spot action is beAing taken against profiteers, sayd Dharejo while talking to media on the occasion of his visit to NaAzimabad Bachat Bazaar. On this occasion, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Central Taha Saleem and other officers accompanied him.

Dharejo visited various stalls, checked the quality of fruit, vegAetables and other commodities. He asked the...