NOSHKI: In a swift crackdown on profiteering and market violations, Assistant Commissioner Maria Shimon conducted a surprise inspection of the Noshki market on the directives of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Hussain Hazara.
The inspection revealed widespread disregard for the official price list. Taking immediate action, the administration sealed several shops found to be overcharging. A key outcome was the reduction of chicken prices from 750 rupees to the official rate of 600 rupees, providing direct relief to consumers.
The Assistant Commissioner’s visit extended to local hotels and bakeries. Following public complaints, she inspected hotel cleanliness and tea prices, instructing owners to strictly adhere to hygiene standards and official pricing. At local tandoors, the weight of bread was checked, with vendors selling underweight bread given strict warnings against overcharging.
“We have to provide relief to our people, so illegal profiteering will not be allowed,” stated AC Maria Shimon. The action was warmly received by citizens, who praised the administration’s timely intervention, stating it would improve market discipline and ensure genuine public relief.
In a separate but related administrative move, a crucial District Health Committee meeting was chaired by Deputy Commissioner Hazara. The meeting, attended by senior health officials, addressed issues of absenteeism and performance. It was revealed that approximately 250,000 rupees had been deducted from the salaries of absent employees, with show-cause notices issued and dismissals processed against some.
The Deputy Commissioner issued strict instructions, directing the District Health Officer to never extend the contracts of absent, negligent, or underperforming staff. He further emphasized the necessity of transparent and merit-based decisions within the health department to ensure efficient service delivery.
Read more in a significant move to bolster its fight against drug trafficking, the Balochistan Excise, Taxation, and Anti-Narcotics Department has launched a series of advanced training programs for its officers, conducted in collaboration with the International Narcotics & Law (INL) agency.
This strategic initiative is designed to equip law enforcement personnel with modern, specialized skills essential for dismantling sophisticated drug networks. The comprehensive curriculum focuses on four critical areas: conducting intelligence-based operations, employing scientific investigation techniques, strengthening legal prosecution cases, and ensuring the rigorous implementation of the Anti-Narcotics Act.
