Utility Stores Corporation reduces prices on over 800 items
I am sharing one of the latest updates for all the poor people in Pakistan who get their essentials from utility stores, 8171 BISP beneficiaries also receive subsidized foods from utility stores in smaller amounts so that they can save money and get all the beneficial items at a discounted price.
According to Utility Stores Corporation, more than 800 essentials, including ghee, cooking oil, tea, and other domestic products, are now cheaper.
More than 800 essential items have been reduced in price by UCS
For the convenience of these people in Pakistan, many Utility Stores have been built that provide essential grocery items at a cheaper price with good quality for people who do not live a standard life and face a lot of challenges when getting basic food items from casual stores. Several thousand essential food items have been reduced in price by the Utility Stores Corporation in a recent notice.
پاکستان میں ان لوگوں کی سہولت کے لیے بہت سے یوٹیلٹی سٹورز بنائے گئے ہیں جو ان لوگوں کے لیے اچھے معیار کے ساتھ سستی قیمت پر اشیائے ضروریہ فراہم کرتے ہیں جو معیاری زندگی نہیں گزارتے اور کیژول اسٹورز سے بنیادی اشیائے خوردونوش حاصل کرتے وقت بہت سے چیلنجز کا سامنا کرتے ہیں۔ . یوٹیلیٹی اسٹورز کارپوریشن کی جانب سے حالیہ نوٹس میں کئی ہزار اشیائے خوردونوش کی قیمتوں میں کمی کی گئی ہے۔ قیمتوں میں کمی سامان کی بنیاد پر مختلف ہوتی ہے اور 8 سے 60 روپے تک ہوتی ہے۔
The price reductions vary based on the goods and range from 8 to 60 rupees.
Companies are ordered to reduce prices by USC
According to the corporation’s statement, the price reductions are effective immediately for ketchup, ghee, cooking oil, tea, detergent, noodles, pickles, tetra pack milk, dry milk, spices, soap, and toothpaste.
Subsidy Under The BISP Program To Be Revived
Although the Benazir Income Support Program subsidy is currently on hold, it will resume under a new structure soon, said the spokesperson. Consumers do not have any difficulties buying these things, and more efforts are being made to lower the cost of other products.
Beneficiaries of the Benazir Kafaalat Program who previously bought subsidized essentials at utility stores will soon receive another surprise. The BISP has decided to give subsidized food at these stores under the program.
Federal Government Decision About Utility Stores
Pakistan’s federal government had previously explored closing utility retailers due to financial constraints. The Senate Standing Committee was informed of this decision by Industry and Production Ministry Secretary Saif Anjum, who also revealed the Rightsizing Committee’s suggestions, which included closure of utility stores and other businesses to reduce costs.
In conclusion
The recent news from the Utility Stores Corporation in Pakistan regarding the decrease in costs of over 800 essential products is a welcome development for low-income individuals and BISP beneficiaries. This initiative aims to ease the financial burden by making basic necessities, such as ghee, cooking oil, tea, and household items, more accessible for those who rely on subsidized items from these stores. The revival of subsidies through the BISP Program will expand the reach of discounts and provide continued assistance to those in need.