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Utility Stores Corporation records Rs100bn annual turnover in 2020

ISLAMABAD: The Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USC) recorded an annual turnover of around Rs100 billion during 2020. On achieving this benchmark, Managing Director Umer Lodhi said that USC was now an almost debt-free and self-sustained corporation. He further said

Inflation in January rises to 14.6 percent, highest in 12 years

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has reported that inflation has risen to 14.6 percent in January from 12.6 percent of the previous month (December), scaling the highest level in 12 years. Last time, the highest inflation in the country was

‘Durust Dam’ app to be launched to ensure price control

ISLAMABAD: The capital administration announced on Thursday to launch a new mobile phone app to curb profiteering by shopkeepers and ensuring the correct price of essential items. Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Shafqat Hamza made the announcement in a statement on