Mirpur, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 4th Mar, 2026) In a swift and decisive crackdown against illegal profiteering, Mirpur tehsildar Chaudhry Imran Yusuf conducted surprise inspections in the areas of Mian Muhammad Road, Haul Road and Chungi and detained several shopkeepers for charging excessive fees on essential goods during… Ramadan. The inspection team immediately acted on government directives, imposing fines on violators for defying the officially fixed prices; Accordingly, the authorities issued strict warnings against exploiting consumers during the holy month.
Leading a guard price The monitoring team, Tehsildar Imran Yousuf, carefully examined the price lists and sales practices, and caught several traders involved in illegal profiteering. Violators were also given a final warning and instructed to strictly adhere to what was notified to them by the government Prices. They have also been directed to prominently display official price lists at prominent places in their stores and provide them transparently to customers upon request, said Javed Malik, District Information Officer.
While speaking exclusively with a local APP reporter on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, Municipal Magistrate Chaudhry Muhammad Mukhtar, accompanied by his executive staff, separately inspected the price control measures at Bin Khorman Bazaar. During the strict inspection, merchants were warned against selling expensive goods, using fake price lists, or displaying defective goods. Moreover, shopkeepers have been categorically directed to fully adhere to price regulations to protect consumers from unfair practices.
The authorities stressed that any further violation would lead to strict punitive measures, especially in light of the sanctity and spirit of the month of Ramadan. Therefore, the officials reaffirmed their firm commitment to ensuring fair pricing, protecting public interest, and maintaining strict market discipline across Mirpur district throughout the holy month.
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