Franchised utility stores at each UC level by end year
By Ali Imran

ISLAMABAD—Arrangements have been finalised to complete franchised utility stores opening process at country's each union council level by December 2007.
Managing Director Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan Brig (Rtd) Hafeez Ahmed Tuesday told a private TV channel that around 1600 sales points of Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan were providing various items to masses on reduced rates across the country.
As many as 660 regular stores, 450 mobile points were working across the country. More than 50 stores were also working in various Sunday bazaars. Scores of utility stores are serving masses in Sasta bazaars all over the country. Distribution centres have also been increased upto 28 from 15 for ensuring unhindered supply.More distribution points would also be established.
Three Sasta bazaars have been established each in Karachi and Lahore. While sufficient number of Sasta bazaars have also been set up in Rawalpindi,Islamabad and other areas.
Separate points for selling only sugar have been established in most of the stores in a bid to cope with rush of visitors. Number of counters in utility stores have also been enhanced besides increasing the strength of staff for facilitating customers.
A programme has also been made to replace faulty ECR machines to enable store managements to quickly complete the payment receipt process, he added. He urged customers to register their complaints directly to him on 051-9210976. Customers can also lodge their complaints on telephone numbers 051-9210980 and 051-9210979.