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ISLAMABAD, Jun 18 (APP):Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Wednesday chaired a meeting on sugar prices and discussed the current availability of sugar across the country, its price and future strategies.
He held a meeting with representatives of the Sugar Dealers Association, said a news release.
The minister said that the government is committed to ensure the availability of sugar to consumers at reasonable prices, and for this purpose, it is essential to engage all stakeholders.
Tanveer urged the sugar industry to ensure transparency in production, supply, and pricing.
“We will not allow any unjustified increase in sugar prices under any circumstances. Cooperation between the government and the industry will not only stabilize the market but also protect the interests of both farmers and consumers,” he remarked.
The representatives of the Sugar Dealers Association assured the minister of their full cooperation with government policies to maintain uninterrupted supply and fair pricing of sugar.