Pakistan, Dec. 27 -- The Karachi administration has notified new official prices for pulses, rice and spices, with the Commissioner's Office enforcing the revised rates under the Sindh Essential Commodities Act to curb profiteering and provide relief to consumers.

According to a notification issued on Saturday, Commissioner Karachi Hasan Naqvi has fixed the prices and directed all wholesalers, retailers and departmental stores to prominently display the official price lists at their shops. He warned that strict legal action would be taken against those found charging above the notified rates or violating the orders.

Officials said the new prices had come into effect immediately and would remain applicable until further notice. The admin...