Pindi orders expansion of Sahulat bazaars
Presiding over a meeting, Rawalpindi Commissioner Engineer Amir Khattak instructed all deputy commissioners to identify suitable locations for the establishment of these bazaars and obtain the required NOCs without delay.
He emphasised the timely setup of markets to ensure the availability of affordable goods for the public.
The commissioner also directed price magistrates to remain active in the field and ensure transparency in all operations.
He called for strict action against those involved in creating artificial inflation, stating that providing relief to the people is the government's top priority and all available resources should be utilised for this purpose.
The meeting was attended by Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi Hassan Waqar Cheema, Additional Commissioner Coordination Syed Nazarat Ali, Additional Deputy Commissioner Finance and Planning Ramisha Javed, CO Municipal Corporation, and other officials.
Officials briefed the commissioner on price-checking operations carried out over the past 24 hours in various tehsils of Rawalpindi district.
A total of 4761 inspections were conducted in Gujar Khan, 3850 in Kahuta, 1500 in Kallar Syedan, 5064 in Rawalpindi Cantt, 5230 in City, 2948 in Saddar, and 4995 in Taxila.
During these operations, 65 cases of overcharging were reported. Authorities imposed fines amounting to Rs279,500, sealed seven shops, and arrested 13 individuals.
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