Prices of 700+ essential items reduced at Utility Stores
The Utility Stores Corporation has reduced prices on over 700 essential items, offering some relief to consumers amid rising costs. The price cuts range from Rs2 to Rs195, covering a wide array of daily-use products. Cooking oil and ghee from various brands are now cheaper by Rs6 to Rs195, while
No plans to close utility stores, assures federal minister
The Employees of the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) have ended their sit-in following assurances from Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain. In a meeting held with USC employees, the minister reassured them of the government’s commitment to maintaining the operations of the Utility Stores. Following these assurances,
Govt denies reports of shutting down utility stores
Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain on Saturday firmly denied reports of closing down Utility Stores nationwide. Speaking at the inauguration of the 9th Colour & Chem Expo at Lahore International Expo Centre, Hussain clarified that there are no plans to shut down the Utility Stores. Instead,
Employees to stage protest over utility stores shutdown on Monday
The Utility Stores Employees Union announced a nationwide strike and protest in Islamabad on Monday. This comes in response to the federal government’s decision to shut down all utility stores, giving them a two-week deadline. Employees, alarmed by the impending closures, have begun organising their demonstrations. Following the decision, all
Government considers shutting down utility stores
The government is considering shutting down the Utility Stores Corporation (USC), a move confirmed by the Secretary of Industries and Production during a recent meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production. The discussion revealed that the government is actively evaluating the closure of USC as part of
Govt halts Rs.50 billion utility stores subsidy
The government has suspended the planned Rs50 billion subsidy for Utility Stores, a decision that will affect around 26 million families who depended on reduced prices for essential items. Sources reveal that the government has issued verbal orders to halt the subsidy, with formal written instructions expected soon. This decision,
