The district administration of Rawalpindi has launched a major campaign against megastores and cash-and-carry businesses, fined them Rs100,000, filed three police reports, and detained five persons for looting the public by overcharging for basic food items.

On Tuesday, Assistant Commissioner Dr Zunera Aftab conducted raids on a number of megastores and cash & carry establishments, including marriage halls, according to The News.

Additionally, the Rawalpindi district government issued warning letters to shopkeepers for allegedly participating in hoarding and faking a shortage of necessities.

According to Assistant Commissioner Zunera Aftab, strong action has been taken against hoarders and profiteers. She said, “We cannot spare hoarders and profiteers at any cost. She added that hoarders are attempting to create a fake shortage while profiteers are attempting to make a 100 per cent profit on every item. “I will never spare them at any cost,” she threatened.