USC urged to ensure food items' availability

Industries secretary will take up subsidy restoration issue with PM

ISLAMABAD:

Ministry of Industries and Production Parliamentary Secretary Shahid Usman Ibrahim on Tuesday visited the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) head office and got a detailed briefing on the organisation's activities and operations.

USC Managing Director Muhammad Ali Ammer highlighted the functions and achievements of USC since its inception in 1971. The parliamentary secretary was also briefed on the USC restructuring efforts, policy formulations and other achievements.

While giving suggestions for improvement in various aspects of USC operations, he urged the management to ensure ample availability of high-quality, affordable food items and provide best facilities to consumers.

He assured the managing director that he would raise the issue of subsidy for public service and convenience with the prime minister and the federal minister for industries and production to ensure its restoration.

The objective of the visit was to strengthen the commitment to providing essential commodities to the public at affordable prices through USC.