The government has confirmed that Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will permanently shut down by July 31, 2025, due to continued financial losses and poor performance. A committee headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb is reviewing options to support employees, including a Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS). If approved for all 11,421 workers, the scheme could cost over Rs. 29 billion, though it may be limited to the 5,217 regular employees.