ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has instructed relevant authorities to maintain strategic reserves of sugar to meet national demand and prevent any increase in retail prices.
According to Radio Pakistan, the directive was issued during a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on the Export of Surplus Sugar held in Islamabad. The Deputy Prime Minister highlighted the importance of exporting surplus commodities to bolster the agricultural economy and generate foreign exchange, while reiterating that the protection of domestic consumers is the government’s primary concern.
During the meeting, Ishaq Dar expressed gratitude to the committee members for their contributions and praised their efforts in facilitating the smooth export process of surplus sugar. The committee reviewed ongoing measures to streamline sugar exports and finalized various administrative, technical, and procedural frameworks.
The meeting also included a thorough assessment of current stock levels and domestic consumption needs to ensure that sugar exports do not disrupt domestic price stability.