Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has ordered the import of 200,000 tons of sugar in a bid to stabilize prices and provide relief to the public, according to a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Food Security. The spokesperson further stated that the sugar import process has entered its …
Read More »Govt urged to exit sugar trade as IMF questions tax exemptions
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance convened today, reiterating its firm stance against government intervention in the sugar trade and urging a hands-off approach to pricing and imports. The committee meeting also highlighted ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) regarding controversial tax exemptions on …
Read More »Sugar Advisory Board approves import of 500,000 tons to stabilize prices
Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Sugar Advisory Board has approved the import of 500,000 tons of sugar to tackle the ongoing shortage and stabilize market prices. The decision was taken during an important meeting of the board, chaired by Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Rana Tanveer Hussain. The …
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