Gwadar: Chairman Municipal Committee of Gwadar, Abid Rahim Sohrabi, was seen in action after a long time when he visited markets of Gwadar to check prices of the commodities, on Friday.
During his inspection visit He was accompanied by Chief Officer Afzal, Councilor Faiz Nagoori, Naib Tehseeldar Qayyum Baloch and SHO Gwadar.
Municipal committee of Gwadar took notice of the inflation in Gwadar after several complaints from the public.
Chairman Municipal Committee inspected prices of different consumer items and imposed fines on shopkeepers at the spot who were violating the price list.
He warned the shopkeepers that inflation and profiteering would not be allowed in the holy month of Ramzan.
“If shopkeepers did not follow the price list of Municipal Committee then their shops will be sealed,” warned Abid Sohrabi.
Later in the day, Chairman Municipal Committee held a Press Briefing in his office.
He told the Newsmen that He has held talks with QESCO officials about long hours of load shedding in the city.
“QESCO has agreed to change the duration of the load shedding in the city. Now, there will be 5 hours of daily load shedding, according to a fixed schedule,” he said.
He also lamented the presence of Stray Animals on Roads of Karachi which are creating trouble for the citizens of Gwadar.
He announced the new policy of Municipal Committee about the stray animals. “When Animals are caught for first time owner will be fined Rs. 1,000 and when animals are caught for second time then they will be auctioned,” said Mr. Sohrabi.
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