Islamabad, Pakistan: Minister for National Food Security, Rana Tanveer Hussain, has assured that there is no shortage of sugar in the country, as ample stocks are available.
Dismissing reports that sugar is being sold at Rs180 per kilogram, he emphasized that retail prices will not be allowed to rise under any circumstances. The minister stated that the retail price would remain at Rs164 per kilogram, while the ex-mill price would not exceed Rs159.
Hussain warned that strict action would be taken in coordination with provincial authorities against anyone attempting to increase sugar prices unlawfully.
He further mentioned that the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association has set up stalls at the tehsil level during the holy month of Ramazan, where sugar is being sold at Rs130 per kilogram. Additionally, the commodity is available at Rs153 per kilogram at Utility Stores.
