KARACHI: The Sindh government has imposed a fine of Rs2,233,000 on 512 illegal profiteers and hoarders across the province for selling goods at higher rates.

Minister for Universities Sindh Ismail Raho said in his statement that around 100 cheap markets had been set up in all the districts of the Sindh province including Karachi.

In Karachi, more than Rs1 million fine has been imposed on the hoarders and profiteering while a large number of shops have also been sealed off.

Rahu further said that a flourmill had also been sealed for selling defective flour in Sinjhoro as the Sindh Government was taking strict actions against profiteers and hoarders.

The provincial minister said that CM Sindh had nominated Provincial Ministers, Special Assistants, and Advisors and PPP MPAs as focal persons for each facility, which would look after their smooth operation and ensure transparency. The Deputy Commissioners have also established monitoring cells throughout Sindh to provide maximum relief to people during the holy month of Ramazan.