Retail sugar price in Karachi keeps rising as retailers now charge up to Rs215 per kg. Wholesale rates have also climbed sharply during the sugarcane crushing season. The imported superfine variety sells for Rs180 per kg, while the local thick-crystal type costs Rs204 per kg. Weekly data also shows a steady increase, even though official […]
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Rana Tanveer rejects sugar price hike rumors, assures market control
Federal Minister for National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has denied reports claiming sugar prices have surged to Rs180 per kilogram. He called these reports “baseless” and accused them of creating panic. According to Hussain, there has been no significant price increase. In fact, the government’s actions have led to a Rs5 per kg reduction. […]