Crackdown against transporters for overcharging, yields Rs200,000

KARACHI: A crackdown was carried out by the Sindh government against errant transporters for increasing fares during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. They were fined Rs100, 000 collectively, according to Transport Minister Awais Shah on Sunday.

invest with imarat

Islamabad’s emerging city centre

Learn More

This action against transporters was taken in Hyderabad, Sanghar, Sukkur, Larkana, Shikarpur, Mirpurkhas, Thatta, Benazirabad, Badin and Sukkur districts, which resulted in the collection a total of Rs208, 000.
Shah further informed that the transport secretary has been directed to issue show-cause notices to the regional secretaries of the transport department in Umerkot, Kashmore, Jacobabad and Ghotki for not taking similar action in their respective districts.
Furthermore, route permits of 10 passenger vehicles were also cancelled, Shah informed.

For news and blogs visit Graana.com

Maham Tahir

Recent Posts

Rome’s Affordable Real Estate Draws Increasing Investor Interest

As Milan’s real estate boom starts to stabilize, investors are increasingly looking toward Rome as…

1 day ago

Dubai’s Second Tallest Tower Burj Azizi Shatters Records with Global Luxury Sales Launch

Dubai’s skyline is set to welcome a new icon as Azizi Developments launches global sales…

4 days ago

Real Estate Set to Surge as Government Plans to Scrap FED on Property Deals

The federal government is considering removing the Federal Excise Duty (FED) on the transfer of…

5 days ago

Egypt Launches MLS-Powered Real Estate Platform for Transparency & Investment

Under the patronage of Minister of Housing and New Urban Communities Sherif El-Sherbiny and Minister…

5 days ago

CDA to Hold Open Auction for Commercial Plots in Islamabad from February 25

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has scheduled an open auction for commercial plots at Jinnah…

6 days ago

Islamabad’s Three Day Spring Festival Set to Wow Visitors with Cultural Showcase

The capital city of Pakistan is gearing up for a grand celebration as Interior Minister…

6 days ago