Pakistan Print edition: 2026-01-10

Dar reviews sugar availability

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ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the committee established to review the sugar availability and price.

He reviewed the progress on disposal of imported sugar, sugar production 2025-26, and the current prices.The committee noted with satisfaction the downward trend in sugar prices both at the ex-mill and retail stages. The DPM directed the concerned Provincial Departments to ensure that the farmers also receive a fair price for sugarcane and in a timely manner.

The meeting was attended by provinces, Federal Minister MONFSR, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Secretary MONFSR, Member FBR, Chairman TCP, and senior officers of relevant departments.

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