Private company

Utility Stores Corporation

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Pakistani consumer good store chain

The Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USCP) was a Pakistani state-owned enterprise that operated chain stores throughout the country, providing basic commodities to the general public at prices lower than those in the open market, as they were subsidized by the government. It was the country's largest chain-store network, operating 5,939 locations before being dissolved in 2025.2 It was founded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

Jul 1, 1973Founded1

The Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (USCP) was a Pakistani state-owned enterprise that operated chain stores throughout the country, providing basic commodities to the general public at prices lower than those in the open market, as they were subsidized by the government. It was the country's largest chain-store network, operating 5,939 locations before being dissolved in 2025.2

The story

Founded by Zulfikar Ali Bhutto on Jul 1, 1973.1

Leadership

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Subsidiaries and ownership

Owners

  • Government of Pakistan

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Timeline

  1. Jul 1, 1973Founded Founded1

Sources

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