Lodhran: Deputy Commissioner Dr Lubna Nazir reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment to control inflation and curb hoarding during the holy month of Ramadan. She stated that special price control magistrates were conducting raids on profiteers and hoarders across the district. Chairing a performance review meeting regarding price control measures, Dr Lubna Nazir emphasized that rates of essential commodities had been fixed well before Ramadan to ensure price stability. The meeting was informed that during February 2025, price control magistrates imposed a record fine over Rs 700,000 on 280 violators involved in overpricing, hoarding, and illegal profiteering. Additionally, 2,876 individuals were arrested and two FIRs were registered for violating the price control act. The magistrates conducted over 146,000 inspections across various markets in the district, exposing 43,000 irregularities. Dr Lubna Nazir lauded the decisive actions taken during last month and directed the officials to mai
ntain strict vigilance throughout Ramadan to prevent any exploitation of consumers.