Domestic consumers remain top priority in surplus sugar export

November 05, 2026 (MLN): The government has made it clear that exports of surplus sugar will go ahead only without affecting domestic price stability, with protection of domestic consumers remaining its primary priority.

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar directed the relevant authorities to maintain strategic reserves to meet national demand and ensure there is no upward pressure on retail prices, while stressing that exporting surplus commodities is essential to strengthen the agricultural economy and earn valuable foreign exchange.

He made these remarks while chairing a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on the Export of Surplus Sugar, said a press release issued.

The committee reviewed ongoing measures to streamline sugar exports and finalise the administrative, technical and procedural frameworks.

Current stock levels and domestic consumption requirements were assessed in detail to ensure exports do not disturb domestic prices.

Ishaq Dar thanked the committee members for their contributions and praised their collective effort in facilitating the smooth export of surplus sugar.

The meeting was attended by the Ministers for National Food Security and Research and Economic Affairs; Minister of State for Finance; Adviser to the PM on Industries and Production; SAPM Tariq Bajwa; Secretaries of Finance, Commerce, Law and Justice, National Food Security and Research; alongside senior officials from concerned ministries and departments.

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