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ISLAMABAD, (MANEND NEWS): The National Assembly was informed
on Tuesday that the government has extended a subsidy of Rs 30
billion to the consumers through Utility Stores Corporation (USC).
Responding to a calling attention notice, Parliamentary Secretary for
Industries and Production Aliya Hamza Malik said the prices of
essential commodities including ghee, rice, pulses, flour and sugar
remained constant at the utility outlets from February 2020 to 27th
July 2021.
She said we have also taken Utility Stores Corporation towards
profitability and its sales have also enhanced significantly.
Six bills were laid during today’s session, which was held at the
Parliament House in Islamabad with Presiding Officer Amjad Ali Khan
in the chair.
These included: The Constitution Amendment Bill (Amendment in
Article 27), the Trade Organizations Amendment Bill 2021, The
Constitution Amendment Bill (Amendment in Article 59), The Drug
Regulatory Amendment Bill, 2021, Pakistan Medical Commission
Amendment Bill and Islamabad Capital Territory Destitute and
Neglected Children Bill, 2021.
The chair referred the bills to the standing committees concerned.
Meanwhile, a parliamentary delegation from Niger attended the
proceedings of the house.
Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan
welcomed the parliamentary delegation. He hoped both Pakistan and
Niger will work together for world peace.
He appreciated the support and stance of Niger for the cause of
Kashmiri people. The House will now meet again today (Wednesday)
at 11:00 AM.