ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting here at Finance Division, on Monday to review the demand and supply situation of sugar in the country.

The meeting reviewed the available stock position and future demand of sugar in the country and was apprised that sufficient stocks of sugar are available in the country. It was informed that sugar mills have started crushing the sugar cane in Sindh and Punjab provinces. It was also informed that production of sugar in the province of Sindh will be less than last year due to floods.

The Chair expressed satisfaction on the availability and production of sugar in the country and stressed on maintaining the strategic reserves of sugar and maintenance of prices of sugar for providing maximum relief to masses.