Special teams headed by Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration magistrates on Tuesday imposed fines worth Rs 21,450 on 38 shopkeepers for overcharging customers. Shopkeepers of various markets were fined during surprise raids conducted by magistrates, a spokesman for ICT administration said.
Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Amer Ali Ahmed said the ICT administration was ensuring strict adherence to rate list of food items in markets during Ramadan to clamp down on profiteering. He said stern action was taken against profiteers in Islamabad: heavy fines were imposed on the offenders on the spot for overcharging. He said daily price-checking would continue unabated in Ramadan.