In a decisive move to enforce official pricing, the district administration of Quetta on Friday initiated a sweeping crackdown on local bakeries accused of selling overpriced and underweight bread.
Deputy Commissioner Quetta, Lieutenant (Retd) Saad Bin Asad, announced that 107 bakeries were sealed in raids conducted across various areas. Authorities arrested 168 bakers who were found violating the district price committee’s fixed rates.
Lieutenant Asad emphasized that the crackdown would persist to ensure compliance with official price lists and weight standards. He highlighted that the district administration remains committed to alleviating financial burdens on citizens by maintaining fair pricing practices.