Sep 8

USC to disburse ration bags worth Rs540 million to flood victims

ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will disburse 113,700 ration bags worth Rs540 million to the flood affected people across the country. In this regard the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Thursday approved the grant in favor of the USC. Ministry of Industries and Production presented a summary for release of funds for […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

OTP requirement abolished for USC purchases

Jun 27

National

OTP requirement abolished for USC purchases

ISLAMABAD: The government has abolished the requirement of One-Time Password (OTP) for purchases from Utility Stores Corporate (USC) at subsidized rates. Keeping in view the plight of the public, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has abolished the One Time Password System used for purchases at utility stores, according to a statement issued on Sunday. READ MORE: […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC approves Ramzan relief package worth Rs8.28 bn

Mar 7

Finance, National, Top stories

ECC approves Ramzan relief package worth Rs8.28 bn

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved a Relief Package worth Rs8.28 billion to provide essential items at subsidized rates during the holy month of Ramzan. The ECC approved a summary tabled by Ministry of Industries and Production for Ramzan Relief Package 2022. The ECC after discussion approved Ramzan Relief […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

USC, NBP complete integration for Ehsaas Rashan

Jan 5

Money & Banking, National

USC, NBP complete integration for Ehsaas Rashan

ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation (USC) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) on have completed integration to launch provision of subsidized items under Ehsaas Rashan Riayat Program. Senator Dr. Sania Nishtar, SAPM together with MD USC, Taha Aziz Magrabi visited a Utility Store in G-6 Islamabad to field test the integration of data and Point of […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

USC automation to ease provision of targeted subsidy

Nov 8

National

USC automation to ease provision of targeted subsidy

ISLAMABAD: The automaton of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will help the government provide targeted subsidy to beneficiaries under Ehsaas Program. Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar presided over the meeting on the progress of digitalization and automation program of Utility Store Corporation under the Digital Pakistan Initiative. The meeting was attended by […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

ECC approves hike in prices of sugar, wheat flour, edible ghee

Jul 17

Finance

ECC approves hike in prices of sugar, wheat flour, edible ghee

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved increase in prices of three essential items. Shaukat Tarin, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue chaired the meeting. Ministry of Industries and Production presented a summary regarding extension of the Prime Minister’s Relief Package-2020. The package has provided subsidies on five essential commodities […]

by Faisal Shahnawaz

USC to announce special discount package for Ramazan

Feb 23

National

USC to announce special discount package for Ramazan

In an effort to provide relief to the public during the holy month of Ramazan, the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is set to unveil a special discount package starting from April 1, 2021.

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC approves continuation of general subsidy through Utility Stores

Jan 28

National

ECC approves continuation of general subsidy through Utility Stores

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet on Thursday approved to continue general subsidy on five essential items provided to consumers through Utility Stores Corporation (USC). Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh, Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue chaired the meeting of ECC. Ministry of Industries and Production presented three proposals related to the Utility […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

ECC approves 0.2MMT wheat for Utility Stores

Apr 13

Finance

ECC approves 0.2MMT wheat for Utility Stores

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved 0.2 million metric tons of wheat for Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to provide relief to masses. Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chaired the meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet today at […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Sindh governor visits USC outlets to check availability of essential items

Jan 23

National

Sindh governor visits USC outlets to check availability of essential items

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Wednesday paid surprise visit to outlets of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to check the availability of essential items under Prime Minister Relief Package. The Sindh governor visited the stores on the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan. Chairman USC Zulqarnain was also with him during visits of various outlets […]

by Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz