Islamabad: The Minister of National Food Security, Rana Tanfir Hussein, refused to reports that sugar is being sold for a rupee. 180 per kilogram, confirming that the country has wide sugar stocks and there is no shortage of commodity.
He talked about the issue of sugar prices, assured the public that the retail price will not exceed rupees. 164 per kilogram, and the price of the previous mill will remain in rupees. 159 per kg. The minister pointed out that the federal government, in cooperation with the regional authorities, will take strict measures against anyone trying to raise the price of sugar beyond these limits.
Hussein also highlighted that the Sugar Mills Association in Pakistan has established stalls at the TEHSIL level during Ramadan, where sugar is sold in rupees. 130 per kg. In addition, the commodity is available in rupees. 153 per kilogram in facilities stores throughout the country.
