Hafeez reiterates govt's commitment to provide maximum relief to public Published On The minister appreciated the provision of basic items by the USC at subsidized rates ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh here on Monday reiterated government’s commitment to provide maximum relief to the general public through provision of basic commodities at fair prices. The minister was chairing the weekly meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC), according to press statement issued by the Finance Ministry. The minister appreciated the provision of basic items by the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) at subsidized rates and directed Managing Director Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to ensure availability of essential items at respective outlets across the country.