Utility Stores: Minister asks to open 3,000 new outlets

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Defence Production Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has directed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to open 3,000 more outlets in the next six months across the country. Attending a meeting with the ministry officials, Elahi said that the opening of new outlets would not only provide relief to the people but would also generate 15,000 jobs for unemployed youth. He also asked the USC management to ensure fair prices and food security in the country.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 13^th, 2011.