Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar led a meeting of the Steering Committee on the Export of Surplus Sugar today, focusing on balancing exports with domestic consumption to maintain market stability. The committee’s discussions centered around ensuring that the export of sugar does not negatively impact availability and prices in the domestic market.

According to Press Information Department, the Deputy Prime Minister underscored the government’s commitment to safeguarding farmers and providing a fair price for consumers as top priorities. He directed relevant authorities to maintain strict oversight of retail prices and enforce regulatory measures to offer maximum relief to the public.

The meeting was attended by key figures, including the Minister for Commerce, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Tariq Bajwa, and Secretaries of Commerce and National Food Security & Research, along with senior representatives from related ministries and departments.