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Approves the export of sugar in a limited quantity
Sugar industry, government clash over figures; farmers’ fate hangs in balance
Exports increased 7.89%, imports declined 14.11% during July-January (2023-24)
Earnings reach record high of Rs22b, attributed to rise in sugar prices and higher margins
Remands PTI leader in ACE custody for two days in illegal appointment case
Prices at both wholesale, retail levels witness decline
Inflation surges to 27.4% as ministry attempts to downplay sugar crisis
ECC revises prior decision, says ban on sugar export already in place post August 10, 2023
‘Mafias’ hoard, smuggle sugar on large scale
Approves three major changes for export of 250,000 metric tonnes
Gives directives for acquiring Rs50b loan for PSO on back of sovereign guarantee
Urges government to purchase excess commodity at Rs115 per kg
Asks PM Office to take back decision on hiring audit firm for stock verification
Export of up to 100,000 tonnes of sugar allowed
At least 100,000 tons may be exported that will fetch $53 million
If government delays decision any further, it will face a triple whammy
Will not give nod until surplus stocks of sweetener are verified
Say consumption of beverages increase risk of diseases
CS orders abundant availability of flour in market
Marriyum says prices of sugar, flour reduced by PM Shehbaz to provide relief to public in Ramazan
Availability of ample stocks of sugar in Punjab reported in meeting
‘Artificial shortage’ of sweetener allegedly created by sugar mill owners, traders
Says cane commissioners allotted quotas to all districts under integrated system
AC says prices of sugar, flour are more stable in Rawalpindi than in other divisions
Petitioner claims Sarwar did not inform federal govt about CM’s decision
Government allows import of both commodities at highest prices to meet shortfall
Driver loses control of container truck while reversing it at Karachi Port
Decision to increase the price of wheat, sugar and flour at utility stores is a strike on the people
Factory owners bound to clear payments of cane farmers in 45 days
Dues worth Rs26b were recovered from the mills
Life does not end with the diagnosis of diabetes
Value of recovered sugar is estimated to be more than Rs6 million
Court says government has failed to control prices at local markets
Anti-trust watchdog cautions move may cause hoarding, escalation in prices
Leading manufacturer says decline in new stock, increase in production cost will affect rates
Imran Khan expresses displeasure over delay in undoing amendment in FBR rules
ECC sets up a committee to approve second bailout package of $36 million for Roosevelt Hotel
Hammad Azhar says government is taking concrete measures to bring down prices of sugar, wheat
The primary reason for the hike in the prices can be attributed to a significant reduction in production
Says early start of crushing season deliberate move by mills to sell sugar at high prices
Commissioners directed to implement Covid-19 SOPs
Imran says sugar being sold at Rs81 per kilo as against Rs102 per kg a month back
Govt believes razing houses build on Indus Riverbank, canal system land will create major crises
Prices of wheat, sugar rise in retail markets of urban, rural areas on yearly basis
Shopkeepers provided sugar at Rs83/kg to sell at Rs85/kg
Approves tax, duty exemptions for 61 items used in treatment of Covid-19
Say their customers are accustomed to sweeter tasting local sugar & are not buying off their stock in large quantities
CCP inquiry report has accused Tareen’s JDW group of playing a leading role in price manipulation
DCs to monitor sugar supply process