Protest against closure of USC enters its 6th day

ISLAMABAD: The protest by the employees of Utility Stores Corporation (USC) enters its 6^th day.

USC employees began their protest on 26^th August against USC’s closure and dismission of its employees.

The government says that the issue would be resolved till Monday.

Despite the assurance given by the Adviser to the Prime Minister – Rana Sanaullah Khan – against the closure and dismission, the employees have decided to continue the protest until a notification is issued.

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Earlier, the Lahore High Court (LHC) issued notices to the Federal government and other respondents for September 4 on a petition challenging the decision to shut down utility stores across the country.

Justice Muhammad Raza Qureshi heard the petition filed by Muzammil Rafique.

During the proceedings, the petitioner’s counsel argued before the court that his client had been serving in utility stores for the past ten years.

He argued that the utility stores not only pay billions of rupees in taxes but also earn Rs 2 billion in net profit. He submitted that the decision would result in the unemployment of 11,000 people.