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Pakistan

Government shuts down all utility stores across Pakistan

Compensation package announced for over 11,000 employees: Minister

Published 31 Aug, 2025 05:30pm

Business & Economy

ECC approves Rs30.2bn grant for closure of Utility Stores Corporation

Government plans asset sales to cover costs, assures severance benefits for employees

Published 28 Aug, 2025 08:35pm

Pakistan

Govt decides to shut down utility stores from July 10

USC employees to receive voluntary separation packages

Published 01 Jul, 2025 11:16pm

Pakistan

Sit-in: Government assures protesters of not closing USC

Sources say both sides had successful negotiations

Updated 02 Sep, 2024 11:18pm

Pakistan

Tanveer says utility stores being restructured to ensure subsidy to deserving people

Government is improving system amid complaints, says industries and production minister

Published 24 Aug, 2024 11:41pm

Pakistan

Utility stores employees to strike over government plans to close USCs

Decision comes after government decides to shut down USCs and end subsidies

Published 23 Aug, 2024 08:33pm

Pakistan

Govt to shut down 16 departments, including utility stores

Over 18,000 employees of the utility stores have started considering protests against this

Published 23 Aug, 2024 01:03pm

Pakistan

Government ends subsidies on basic items at USCs: sources

Decision puts future of over 18,000 employees at risk

Published 22 Aug, 2024 06:32pm

Life & Style

USC’s valedictorian Asna Tabassum reveals her cancelled speech

Some parts of speech were covered when published

Published 11 May, 2024 04:09pm

Life & Style

Silenced Muslim valedictorian graduates from USC with roaring applause

Asna Tabassum also received standing ovation at a student recognition awards ceremony

Published 11 May, 2024 03:13pm

Business & Economy

Utility Stores Corporation decreases ghee prices by Rs60/litre

New price will be effective immediately

Published 05 Oct, 2023 06:23pm