Govt announces Rs2.5bn Ramazan package, prices of basic food items to be reduced
(WorldNews Pakistan)

ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday announced a Ramazan package worth Rs2.5 billion to provide essential commodities to the public at reduced rates through the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) during the holy month. Speaking during a news conference via, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Information and Broadcasting, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said 19 essential commodities would be provided at reduced rates under this package. It would remain effective through Eid-ul-Fitr and may be bumped up to Rs7 billion if required. The subsidy on five essential items would be carried forward after the Eid as well, Dr Awan mentioned,...