A meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board held here on Friday under the chairmanship of Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain thoroughly reviewed the sugarcane crop estimates and assessed the outlook for the 2024-25 season.

Discussions also focused on the country’s sugar production and its requirements. The Minister assured that sugar supply will be ensured based on the current production estimates to prevent any shortages for the public.

He expressed commitment to maintaining stability in sugar prices and directed the provinces to closely monitor and control sugar prices. He emphasized that all necessary measures will be taken to eliminate artificial shortages and inflation.

The provinces were urged to ensure price control in their respective areas and prevent any hoarding or profiteering. Rana Tanveer Hussain stated that stabilizing sugar prices and providing relief to the public is the government’s fundamental responsibility.

He assured that the federal government, in collaboration with the provinces, will ensure that sugar prices remain at reasonable levels to make sugar available to the public at affordable rates. These steps will not only increase sugar supply but also stabilize prices.