The Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) has expressed satisfaction over the current sugar reserves in the country.

The satisfaction was expressed during a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board chaired by the Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain here in Islamabad on Saturday.

Speaking on the occasion, the Minister said the timely commencement of the sugar crushing season is a significant achievement.

He also took notice of farmers’ complaints regarding the low prices of sugarcane by sugar mills. The Minister directed the Sugar Commissioner to present a report on sugarcane prices in the next meeting.

Rana Tanveer Hussain emphasized that the exploitation of farmers will not be tolerated and stressed that sugar mill owners must pay the fair price of sugarcane to farmers.