On the instructions of Punjab Chief Minister, Price Control Magistrates have accelerated crackdown against the traders and shopkeepers. Crackdown is continuing in 36 districts against the persons involved hoarding, overcharging, adulteration and violation of law. According to Ramadan Monitoring Report, maximum fine of four lakh 93 thousand was recovered from Lahore while minimum fine of Rs. 10500 was imposed in district Rajanpur. As many as 1497 raids were conducted in district Lahore and a fine of Rs. 493500 was received. Moreover, 124 FIRs were registered and 228 traders were arrested. 1756 Price Control Magistrates checked 2355 markets of different cities and conducted raids on 10107 shops. As many as 2093 traders and shopkeepers faced legal action for overcharging, three shopkeepers were found involved in hoarding, 58 shopkeepers and traders were involved in adulteration and other violations of law. Price Control Magistrates took legal action and got registered 264 FIRs. 360 traders and shopkeepers were arrested and a fine of Rs. 2816000 was imposed. Similarly, 2324 shops were inspected for checking weights and measures and violation of law was detected at 169 places. 95 traders and shopkeepers were arrested for short weighting. Inspectors of Labour Department have started legal action against 169 traders and shopkeepers.
