ISLAMABAD — Miftah Ismail has called for a careful and thoroughly researched approach to Pakistan’s ethanol blending policy, emphasizing that hasty decisions could create challenges for both the industry and consumers. Read More: Sugar millers demand deregulation to boost industry growth and exports Speaking to The News, the Awaam Pakistan Party (APP) leader noted that […]
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Sugar prices may drop as Punjab mills start new crushing season
LAHORE: Sugar prices in Punjab are expected to decrease as all sugar mills across the province have commenced crushing for the new season, sources from the Cane Commissioner’s office said. The improved market supply could lead to a reduction of up to Rs10 per kilogram in retail sugar prices. Read More: Sugar prices spike well above […]
Government sets November 15 as start date for sugarcane crushing season
ISLAMABAD – The federal government has announced that the sugarcane crushing season will officially begin on November 15, following consultations with provincial authorities and the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA). The decision was finalised during a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain. […]
Sugar import approval delayed as prices stay above government cap
The Pakistani government has yet to approve the import of raw sugar for re-export, amid ongoing concerns about high sugar prices. Sources say the government recently deferred the decision on raw sugar imports. Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed that the policy on raw sugar is still under progress and has not been presented for […]