Sugar prices drop at utility stores across Paksitan
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Sugar prices drop at utility stores across Paksitan

November 7, 2024 2:33 pm
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The Utility Stores Corporation on Thursday reduced the price of sugar by Rs 13 per kilogramme, bringing the new price to Rs 140 per kilogramme.

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More than 170 essential items at utility stores get cheaper
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More than 170 essential items at utility stores get cheaper

September 29, 2024 10:30 am
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The Utility Stores Corporation has announced a reduction in the prices of over 170 essential items, effective from September 28. This move aims to provide relief to consumers amid a decrease in the inflation rate. According to the corporation’s spokesperson, the prices of various essential items have been lowered by

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Prices of 700+ essential items reduced at Utility Stores
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Prices of 700+ essential items reduced at Utility Stores

September 5, 2024 1:40 pm
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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

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No plans to close utility stores, assures federal minister
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No plans to close utility stores, assures federal minister

September 2, 2024 10:37 pm
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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,

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Govt denies reports of shutting down utility stores
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Govt denies reports of shutting down utility stores

August 25, 2024 10:54 am
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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,

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Employees to stage protest over utility stores shutdown on Monday
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Employees to stage protest over utility stores shutdown on Monday

August 24, 2024 9:49 am
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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

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Government considers shutting down utility stores
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Government considers shutting down utility stores

August 23, 2024 1:26 pm
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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

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Govt halts Rs.50 billion utility stores subsidy
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Govt halts Rs.50 billion utility stores subsidy

August 22, 2024 4:53 pm
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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,

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