The federal government has decided to shut down utility stores across Pakistan, citing severe financial constraints, as confirmed by Saif Anjum, Secretary of the Ministry of Industry and Production. The decision, which marks a significant shift in the government’s approach to managing public sector enterprises, was discussed during a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee.During the committee…

Prices of ghee and oil have risen in utility stores ahead of Ramadan

Ghee and oil prices rose at utility stores across the country ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, according to a statement released. The price of cooking oil increased from 6 to 9 rupees per liter, while the ghee increased by 7 rupees per kg. The Utility Stores has raised prices for ghee and oil, the announcement said, with revised prices taking effect immediately. It is worth noting that the…

Ghee, cooking oil price hike due to jump in palm oil rates, sources say – Proiqra

ISLAMABAD: Hike in vegetable oil prices across the utility stores in the country is on account of the increase in the palm oil rates globally and in the cascading effect other cooking oil and ghee products of various brands have seen price jump as well, sources in Utility Stores Corporation told ARY News. According to the details the sources have shared, for Ramazan, which is barely two months…

Increase in prices of edible items at Utility Stores notified – Proiqra

ISLAMABAD: Increase in the prices of edible items at Utility Stores has been notified after the approval of the ECC, ARY News reported on Saturday.  After the price hike in the general market, preparations are underway to make food items expensive at utility stores as well. As per the notification, the rate of ghee has been jacked up by Rs48 per kg, taking the new price of per kg to Rs 251. The…

50, 000 new Utility Stores to be set up countrywide, NA told

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ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that 50, 000 new Utility Stores will be set up across the country to provide essential food items to the people at affordable prices.

Responding to a question in the National Assembly during “Question Hour”, Minister for Communication and Postal Services Murad Saeed said youth can also apply for loan to set up Utility Stores under…

Rs2.5bn Ramazan package announced, prices of basic food items to be reduced – SUCH TV

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The government on Thursday announced a Ramazan package worth Rs2.5 billion to provide essential commodities to the public at reduced rates through the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) during the holy month.

Speaking during a news conference via, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said 19 essential commodities would…

یوٹیلٹی اسٹورز پر گھی 21 اور کوکنگ آئل 11 روپے فی لیٹر سستا کردیا گیا ہے۔ گھی اور کوکنگ آئل کی قیمتوں میں کمی کا نوٹیفیکیشن جاری کردیا گیا ہے۔ کمی کا اطلاق فوری طور پر کردیا گیا ہے۔

یو ٹیلٹی سٹورز کارپوریشن دو متضاد پالیسیوں پر عمل پیرا ہے

اسلام آباد : یو ٹیلٹی سٹورز کارپوریشن دو متضاد پالیسیوں پر عمل پیرا ہے ایک طرف پرانے ملازمین کو برطرف جبکہ دوسری جانب نئے ملازمین کی بھرتی کا پروگرام بنا لیا۔ میڈیا رپورٹس کے مطابق یو ٹیلٹی سٹورز کارپوریشن ادارے میں دو متضاد پالیسیوں کو اختیار کرتے ہوئے ایک طرف تو 1155 نئے ملازمین کو بھرتی کرنے جا رہی ہے جبکہ دوسری طرف اس کے برعکس وفاقی حکومت کی اجازت سے 1000 پرانے ملازمین کو فارغ کرنے کا پروگرام…