To control the sugar crisis in the country, the federal government has made a major decision regarding sugar mills, which is expected to help manage the crisis, as reported by national media on Monday.
According to details, the sugar crisis continues across the country, and in several cities, the price of sugar per kilogram has exceeded 200 rupees.
To control sugar prices in the country, the government recently set ex-mill and retail prices of sugar after negotiations with sugar mills. However, according to reports, this agreement is not being implemented.
Taking strict notice of the delay in sugar supply and violation of the agreement, the government has decided to strictly monitor all sugar stock held by the mills.
A high-level meeting on the sugar sector was held under the chairmanship of Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain, in which strong displeasure was expressed over the sugar prices and the violation of the agreement.
It was decided that all sugar stock of the mills will now be fully monitored and strict action will be taken against those responsible for the sugar shortage.
Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain made it clear that there will be no compromise on the price and supply of sugar, and issues of the sugar sector will be resolved on a daily basis.
He further said that the government will protect the interests of both consumers and the industry. Immediate action will be taken against those who violate the rules.
