Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain, chaired an important meeting today to address concerns regarding sugar prices and ensure uniform enforcement of agreed rates across the country. The meeting was attended by Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Haroon Akhtar, Secretary Industries, and other senior officials. Representatives from all four provinces also participated via Zoom, providing updates on sugar prices at both the ex-mill and retail levels. During the meeting, Rana Tanveer Hussain firmly rebuffed claims of discrepancies in sugar pricing, stating that the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) had already agreed to set the wholesale price at Rs. 159 per kg. He emphasized that provinces must ensure compliance with this agreement to prevent unnecessary price fluctuations. The Punjab representatives confirmed that the wholesale price of sugar in the province is Rs. 159 per kg, while the retail price averages Rs. 164 per kg. They substantiated this claim with district-wise data from the provincial commodity price management system. Sindh representatives reported that the retail price in the province stands at Rs. 168 per kg, according to data from the Sindh Bureau of Prices. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Secretary Food reported that the ex-mill price of sugar in the province stands at Rs. 164 per kg. In response, Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain stressed that KP authorities must enforce the agreed wholesale price of Rs. 159 per kg, as per the PSMA agreement. Balochistan representatives highlighted a declining trend in sugar prices, reporting the current rate at Rs. 168 per kg. Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain categorically stated that any deviation from the agreed sugar prices is unacceptable. He directed all provincial governments to strictly enforce the wholesale price of Rs. 159 per kg and the retail price of Rs. 164 per kg, with daily monitoring and necessary action against any violations. The Government of Pakistan, under the leadership of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, remains highly concerned about the welfare of the public. The minister reaffirmed that the Ministry of National Food Security & Research is committed to ensuring price stability and food security, working in close coordination with provincial authorities to safeguard consumer interests and prevent market manipulation.
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