Summary: On the directives of Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, assistant commissioners carried out inspections at various markets and shops, imposing fines for violating official price lists. The Deputy Commissioner emphasized that Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, clearly instructed the authorities to provide relief to the public and to take strict legal action against those overcharging customers.
Following the instructions of Deputy Commissioner Rawalpindi, Dr. Hassan Waqar Cheema, coordinated inspections were conducted by assistant commissioners at numerous markets and retail stores throughout the city. The purpose of these visits was to ensure thorough compliance with officially issued price lists and to safeguard citizens from illegal profiteering practices.
During the inspections, several vendors and shop owners were found violating the set pricing guidelines by charging higher than specified prices. Immediate fines were imposed on these businesses, demonstrating the administration’s zero-tolerance stance on price manipulation and exploitation of the general public.
Deputy Commissioner Dr. Cheema underlined that these market checks and enforcement measures are being implemented under the clear directives of Punjab’s Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif. The Chief Minister has emphasized the need for proactive engagement by district authorities in ensuring relief to consumers, along with serious legal actions against individuals or businesses that violate price regulations.
The Deputy Commissioner has assured continued vigilance, pledging regular inspections to maintain fair trading practices across Rawalpindi. He reiterated the government’s commitment to uphold consumer rights and prevent unlawful profiteering, ensuring that essential goods remain affordable and accessible to the citizens.
