Utility Stores extend operating hours for Ramadan

In a move to facilitate more citizens during the holy month of Ramadan, the Utility Stores Corporation has extended the operating hours of utility stores across the country, ARY News reported on Wednesday, citing sources.

Sources within the corporation revealed that this decision follows instructions from Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as part of the Ramadan relief package.

The utility stores will remain open until 10 pm after Iftar under the new directives, allowing consumers more time to purchase essential goods and groceries.

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Additionally, in a gesture of support for employees observing fasts, utility stores will provide a daily Iftar allowance of Rs 500 till the month ends, while, Utility stores have already issued orders to zonal and general managers to ensure the timely implementation of these measures.