Multan Utility Stores Corporation (USC) has been divided into four regions with a view to ensures common man's access to essential items at cheaper cost. Regional Manager USC Multan, Shehzad Khan told APP on Friday. Multan USC region composed of former civil divisions of Multan, Bahawalpur and Dera Ghazi Khan.
However, DG Khan and Bahawalpur have already been declared as separate regions around a month ago and recently Sahiwal has also followed the suit, a step that will result in opening up of more USC stores in these areas.
Officials said, USC authorities have recently announced to open 300 more USC stores across the country. There are 12 USC stores in operation in Multan and officials say the city needs more, almost double the existing number. Officials hope to get 30 new USC stores in Multan region, including 12 more in Multan alone.