Utility Stores running out of food items
Companies cut off supply to USC over non-payment of Rs8 billionISLAMABAD: Over 10 companies have stopped supplying their food products to the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) as it owes them over Rs8 billion. Sources said with the companies cutting off their supplies, there is a shortage of food items in Utility Stores across the country. The USC wants the government to make partial payments of 10% to 15% to the companies to ensure the supply of food items to its stores during Ramazan. PTI govt suspends operations at Utility Stores CorporationThe Economic Coordination Committee had approved a Rs2 billion relief package for the upcoming holy month of Ramazan. The countrywide Sahara campaign is a social initiative to ensure food safety and formulate a unified platform to help people who cannot even afford subsidised food.
Source: The Express Tribune April 12, 2019 19:18 UTC
