Govt, industry unite to tame sugar prices

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MG News | June 19, 2025 at 09:42 AM GMT+05:00

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June 19, 2025 (MLN): In a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, the government reaffirmed its commitment to curb unjustified increases in sugar prices and ensure steady nationwide availability of the commodity.

The meeting, held in Islamabad on Wednesday, was attended by key officials and representatives of the Pakistan Sugar Dealers Association, and focused on the current stock levels, pricing trends, and forward-looking strategies for the sugar market.

Addressing the participants, Minister Hussain emphasized that the government would not tolerate any unreasonable surge in sugar prices.

He called for greater transparency across the sugar supply chain, from production to distribution, urging the industry to align with national interests.

“We will not allow any unjustified increase in sugar prices under any circumstances,” he said. “Government-industry collaboration is crucial to market stability and to safeguarding the interests of both farmers and consumers.”

The Sugar Dealers Association assured the minister of their full cooperation with government policies, pledging to maintain an uninterrupted supply and ensure fair pricing in the market.

The meeting marked a proactive step by the ministry to engage stakeholders ahead of potential seasonal price pressures, aiming to strike a balance between market efficiency and consumer protection.

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