By The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has reportedly sought Rs 85 billion in the budget for the Prime Minister’s relief package for the upcoming financial year.
If the request amount is approved, this would make it the biggest PM’s package in the country’s history. According to sources, in its proposal, the USC has requested Rs 12 billion for the Prime Minister’s Ramadan package next year.
Furthermore, it has asked for Rs 73 billion for the remaining 11 months of the next financial year with an average of Rs 6.64 billion per month. However, government is unlikely to approve this proposal.
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As per the proposal, the USC plans to continue the subsidies on five basic commodities including sugar, flour, ghee, pulses, and rice for Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) consumers.
It is pertinent to mention that the current Prime Minister’s relief package at utility stores will end on June 30. The next relief package will be initiated once the fundings are approved.
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