The federal government has taken strict action against sugar mills, seizing all stored stock and bringing it under official control amid the ongoing sugar crisis in the country.
According to details, the government has deployed FBR officials to monitor sugar supply directly from warehouses located within the sugar mills.
Officials from the Ministry of National Food Security said that the names of owners from 18 sugar mills, along with other involved individuals, have been placed on the Exit Control List (ECL). A formal list of these individuals is expected to be released in the coming days.
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Authorities added that approximately 1.9 million metric tons of sugar have now been transferred from mill ownership to government control. This decision was made to address artificial shortages and prevent further price increases.
FBR agents have been stationed at all sugar mills to oversee supply from warehouses. Moreover, a “Track and Trace System” has been installed on sugar stocks to ensure transparency and prevent illegal diversion.
It is worth noting that similar monitoring measures have already been implemented in ghee mills, where FBR officials are also supervising production, stock, and supply chains.
