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Pakistan Updated 29 Nov, 2025 05:03pm

Sugar prices soar as govt fails to control rates

Rising sugar costs are burdening citizens across major cities in Pakistan

Pakistan Published 11 Aug, 2025 06:08pm

Audit report: Sugar mills fail to pay over Rs3 billion to farmers

Owners also bought cane below government rate; department failed to respond to audit findings

Pakistan Published 02 Aug, 2025 06:40pm

Government sets Nov 1 deadline for sugar mills as imports likely to rise

Imported sugar expected by end of September; government tightens grip to curb artificial shortages

Business & Economy Updated 31 Jul, 2025 07:28pm

Govt puts names of 18 sugar mill owners on ECL, seizes control of sugar stocks

FBR agents deployed to prevent hoarding, monitor activities

Pakistan Published 30 Jul, 2025 08:36pm

PM warns of strict action against violation of agreed sugar prices

Ex-mill price of sugar is set at Rs165 per kilogram

Pakistan Published 20 Jul, 2025 07:13pm

Millers demand complete deregulation of sugar sector

Deregulation will unlock sugar sector's full potential

Pakistan Published 18 Jul, 2025 12:48pm

Islamabad sets new sugar prices: Retail at Rs172/kg, Ex-mill at Rs165

Memon emphasises on a crackdown targeting escalating prices

Business & Economy Published 17 Jul, 2025 07:42pm

Govt, sugar mill owners finalize deal; Rates will rise gradually

Prices to reach Rs171 per kilogram by October

Pakistan Published 12 Jul, 2025 02:18pm

Govt incompetence turns sugar bitter; after export, tender issued for import

Critics slam export-import policy as a 'windfall for profiteers'

Pakistan Published 08 Jul, 2025 02:56pm

Govt approves import of 500,000 metric tons of sugar

Ishaq Dar reviews national sugar stock

Pakistan Published 19 Mar, 2025 07:05pm

Sugar exports soar under Shehbaz govt as domestic prices hit new highs

Over 404,000 tons exported while prices jump by Rs23 per kg

Pakistan Published 19 Mar, 2025 03:33pm

Govt caps sugar prices amid concerns of manipulation, shortages

PM orders a crackdown on hoarders and individuals involved in price manipulation

Business & Economy Published 15 Mar, 2025 02:29pm

Sugar prices soar to record Rs180/kg in Pakistan during Ramazan

Govt exports 741,000 metric tons of sugar

Pakistan Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:13pm

Finance minister: Sugar is being exported, not smuggled to Afghanistan

FBR implements monitoring mechanism to regulate sugar industry

Business & Economy Published 16 Feb, 2025 10:52am

Government sets per kilogramme sugar price for Ramazan

Stalls will offer sugar in small packages of 1 to 2kg, says minister

World Updated 10 Mar, 2024 05:30pm

In climate push, German chemical maker swaps oil for sugar

Some experts are sceptical about such an approach

Life & Style Updated 18 Feb, 2024 01:29pm

Pakistan’s health ministry says no more sugary beverages in meetings

Country aims to tackle non-communicable diseases

Life & Style Published 22 Nov, 2023 12:25pm

Eat Figs if you want to control your diabetes

Research suggests figs boast a rich nutritional profile

Pakistan Published 18 Oct, 2023 05:03pm

Utility stores procure sugar stock of 20,000 tonnes

The commodity will be available at stores in a few days

Business & Economy Published 22 Sep, 2023 03:13pm

Cost of essential items on the rise amid hiked petroleum prices

Petrol price is at a record-high of Rs331.38 per litre

Pakistan Published 09 Sep, 2023 01:52am

Solangi rebuts charges of releasing PPP co-chairman Zardari’s video clip

Issues clarification on video and PPP leader Faisal Karim Kundi’s statement

Business & Economy Published 08 Sep, 2023 03:03pm

Govt admits sugar is selling for Rs200

The price is the highest in Pakistan's history

Business & Economy Published 04 Sep, 2023 02:14pm

Sugar price tops Rs200 per kg in several cities

The commodity rose by Rs40 per kg in four days in Quetta

Business & Economy Updated 03 Sep, 2023 07:21pm

Sugar prices soar to record high in Pakistan

Sweetener rates in different cities complete double century per kilogramme

Pakistan Updated 02 Sep, 2023 04:20pm

Massive sugar smuggling haul busted as customs sieze 20 trucks en route to Afghanistan

Sugar prices continue to rise in Pakistan amid fears of shortage

Business & Economy Published 30 Aug, 2023 07:16pm

Sugar imports push up prices

Retail price ranging from Rs175 to 185

Pakistan Published 25 Feb, 2022 10:47am

ECC allows continuation of subsidy on five basic commodities at USC

People to have flour, ghee, sugar, rice, and pulses at subsidised rates at USC from February 24 to 28 and for March 2022