Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has blamed the recent rise in sugar prices on the closure of FBR portals, restrictions on inter-provincial sugar movement, and sales through government-appointed dealers. A PSMA spokesperson explained that the sugar industry had repeatedly warned the government that closing the portals would create a supply shortfall, inevitably causing prices to […]
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Wheat and flour prices skyrocket after sugar shock hits consumers
After the recent sugar price hike, the costs of wheat and flour have also risen sharply, putting a fresh wave of financial pressure on already struggling households across the country. In Karachi, wheat prices jumped significantly, increasing from Rs55 to Rs72 per kilogram, while both wholesale and retail flour rates recorded major hikes, deepening public […]