Major Functions
- Provision of large varieties of goods to consumers at lower prices under one roof
- Bulk procurement at the time of harvesting, so as to pass rebate to the consumers
- Bulk breaking and packing of essential commodities in small packs at USC warehouses
- Large network of warehouses – 63 warehouses and 5,800 outlets throughout the country
- Penetration to rural areas through opening of outlets at Union Council level. More than 60% stores are in the rural areas
- Contribution to the National Exchequer through various types of taxes. USC is one of the largest Tax Payers in the country.
- Uniform prices throughout the country
- Support to the agro-based industrial sector
- Creation of direct and indirect employment and poverty reduction
- Provision of essential commodities to consumers at reduced prices at the time of shortage through subsidized operation
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