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USC to launch Rs7.5bn PM’s Ramazan Relief Package on March 5

USC to launch Rs7.5bn PM’s Ramazan Relief Package on March 5

ISLAMABAD: The Utility Store Corporation (USC) is all set to launch Rs 7.5 billion Prime Minister’s Ramazan Relief Package 2024 on Tuesday (March 5). The prime minister had announced a special subsidy of Rs 7.5 billion to provide edible items to the people subsidized prices during the holy month of Ramazan, a USC spokesman said … Read more

USC Increases Sugar Prices in Pakistan

USC Increases Sugar Prices in Pakistan

In a recent development, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) in Pakistan has implemented a notable increase in the price of sugar. This decision has raised eyebrows and sparked discussions within the community, as it directly impacts consumers who rely on utility stores for affordable and essential commodities. In this article, we will delve into the … Read more

Subsidized sugar increased by Rs 8 at utility stores

Subsidized sugar

The increased rate will be implemented immediately. Non-subsidized sugar has also increased. 155 has been fixed for general customers. Islamabad: Subsidized cheap sugar has been increased by Rs 8 per kg at utility stores; the increase in sugar prices will be implemented immediately. According to the details, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has increased the … Read more

Utility Stores Corporation hiring consultant for major transformation

PM abolished one-time passcode

KARACHI: The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is hiring a change management consultant, as the state-owned retail chain is up for a major transformation with the focus on improving the core business processes and digitalisation through implementation of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), a statement said. “It is a major shift from the manual processes to automated, … Read more

Utility Stores Corporation selling sugar in market

KARACHI: The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has been found to have sold tonnes of the imported white sugar in the market instead of selling it to the under-privileged people at subsidised rates. The Customs authorities have seized 500 bags (50kg each) of white sugar, which was being smuggled to Afghanistan. “[The] Customs Squad Nowshera intercepted … Read more

ECC slashes subsidies on sugar, edible oil and flour

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday reduced the subsidy on three essential food items available in the Utility Stores Corporations (USC) outlets across the country. The ECC meeting, chaired by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin at the Finance Division, also approved revision in the prices of three … Read more

Tarin directs effective monitoring teams to control prices of essential items

Tarin directs effective monitoring teams to control prices of essential items

KARACHI: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has asked the provincial governments to mobilize their teams for the provision of relief to the masses by strictly monitoring the price movement in the markets. Chairing the meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC), the finance minister directed the Ministry of Industries and Production to pass on the … Read more