**Pakistan Government and Sugar Mills Association Agree to Stabilize Sugar Prices Nationwide**
The Government of Pakistan, in collaboration with the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA), has reached an agreement to enforce the government-notified ex-mill sugar price and ensure stable, affordable sugar supply across the country. The decision came during a high-level meeting chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, and attended by senior ministry officials and representatives of the PSMA.
During the meeting, participants discussed practical measures for the immediate implementation of the ex-mill sugar price and the need for consistent, uninterrupted supply to the market. The PSMA welcomed the government’s pricing directive and pledged full cooperation to help prevent any artificial price increases.
Under the agreement, sugar mills will supply sugar at the ex-mill price of Rs. 165 per kilogram. Both parties agreed that the positive impact of this price reduction would become visible in retail markets within the next two to three days, offering immediate relief to consumers.
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain reaffirmed the government’s determination to provide affordable sugar to the public. “All possible measures are being taken to ensure the availability of sugar at affordable prices,” he said, stressing that strict enforcement of the new retail price will be maintained. He also warned that hoarding and profiteering will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
An effective monitoring and enforcement mechanism has been established to prevent artificial price hikes and guarantee a smooth supply chain throughout the country. The Minister emphasized that public interest remains the government’s top priority and reiterated the Ministry’s commitment to working closely with the sugar industry to guard against price volatility and protect consumers.
