Islamabad, Zubair kasuri: In a shocking expose, government sources reveal that the once-vaunted Utility Store Pakistan will be shut down within two weeks, brought down by the very corruption it was meant to combat.
“Bribery Empire” Exposed
The Islamabad headquarters of the Utility Store Pakistan has been dubbed a “bribery empire”, where officers feasted on lucrative postings and companies greased palms to secure deals. Over 1,000 essential items were tainted by corruption, leaving the poor to suffer.
5,993 Stores Abandoned, 14,000 Jobs at Risk
The corruption cancer has ravaged the institution, leaving its vast network of 5,993 stores to rot. Over 14,000 employees and officers face an uncertain future as the government vows to take action against the corrupt officials.
“End of an Era”
The shutdown marks the end of a 50-year-old institution that once symbolized hope for the poor. Today, it stands as a monument to corruption and mismanagement.
