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Protest against closure of USC enters its 6th day

USC closure

ISLAMABAD: The protest by the employees of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) enters its 6th day.

USC employees began their protest on 26th August against USC’s closure and dismission of its employees.

The government says that the issue would be resolved till Monday.

Despite the assurance given by the Adviser to the Prime Minister – Rana Sanaullah Khan – against the closure and dismission, the employees have decided to continue the protest until a notification is issued.

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Utility Stores Corporation Reduces Ghee Prices for Public Relief!

Utility Stores Corporation Reduces Ghee Prices for Public Relief!

Utility Stores Corporation reduces ghee prices to provide public relief. BISP-registered families benefit from a Rs 18 per kilogram price reduction. This initiative is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to provide economic relief to the public. In a significant move aimed at providing relief to the public, the Utility Stores Corporation has announced a … Read more

Cooking Oil & Ghee Prices Big Drop in Pakistan; Check New Rates Here

Cooking Oil

Utility Stores Corporation lowers prices of staple items like cooking oil and ghee to tackle inflation in Pakistan. Authorities globally lower food costs before Ramadan to accommodate increased demand during fasting. Various brands of washing powders see price cuts, including significant reductions for different pack sizes. In welcome news for Pakistan, which has been grappling … Read more

Ramzan Relief Package 2024 in Pakistan: Check Details Here

Ramzan Relief Package 2024 in Pakistan: Check Details Here

Utility Stores Corporation announces Rs7.49 billion Ramadan relief package for 2024. Economic Coordination Committee approves package to aid fasting month. Benazir Income Support Programme families eligible for targeted subsidies. Islamabad – The Utility Stores Corporation has declared a Rs7.49 billion Ramzan relief package for 2024 as the sacred month approaches. The announcement follows the approval … Read more

USC Increased Flour Prices in Pakistan

Flour prices in Punjab

In a recent development, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) in Pakistan has implemented a significant increase in the prices of flour, adding Rs 23.54 to the cost. This decision has sparked concerns and discussions within the community, as it directly impacts consumers who rely on utility stores for affordable basic food items. In this article, … Read more

PM abolished one-time passcode for shopping at USC

PM abolished one-time passcode

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has abolished the one-time passcode to buy groceries from the Utility Stores The requirements to submit the photocopy of the Computerised National Identity Card (CNIC) for the subsidized items have also been abolished To buy the groceries, a person will now have to just show the CNIC on the counter of … Read more

ECC allows barter trade with Iran and Afghanistan

ECC

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed barter trade with Iran and Afghanistan and extended subsidies on five essential commodities till March. Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin, presided over the meeting of the ECC on Thursday, where the Ministry of Commerce presented a summary for grant of regulatory … Read more

Sugar and Ghee prices increased at Utility Stores

PM Imran announces Rs 7 b USC package

The federal government has permitted a substantial surge in the prices of three basic goods, including sugar, flour, and ghee, being sold at the country’s utility stores. According to the details, the government accepted an escalation in the prices of sugar, ghee, flour by Rs17, Rs90, and Rs1505 separately at the Utility Stores. A notification … Read more

Utility Stores Corporation managing director resigns

utility stores corporation

Islamabad: Utility Stores Corporation managing director Umer Lodhi has tendered his resignation on personal grounds after serving in the position for over two years. During his term, he has successfully led the corporation from a loss-making entity to almost a self-reliant organisation. A statement issued by the corporation said: “We are hopeful that the culture … Read more

PM Imran announces Rs7b USC package

PM Imran announces Rs 7 b USC package

Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced a subsidy package of Rs 7 billion for providing relief to the poor people through the Utility Stores Corporation (USC). According to detail, while addressing a press conference Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said that the relief package would be … Read more