Islamabad, July 29, 2025: Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday strongly condemned the federal government sugar export policy in Pakistan, highlighting that exports were approved despite already inflated domestic prices.
During the export window, sugar rates hit Rs. 143 per kilogram and have now surged to Rs. 173/kg, sparking concerns over affordability for ordinary consumers.
PAC Chairman stated that sugar mill operators reaped massive profits during this period and must now be held responsible for ensuring price relief to the public.
Officials from the Ministry of Industries disclosed that the country had produced 7.66 million metric tons of sugar last year, resulting in a surplus of 1.3 million tons. Nevertheless, the government permitted the export of 790,000 tons, generating foreign earnings exceeding $400 million.
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Committee members also raised eyebrows over the sudden issuance of tax waivers through a Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) SRO, and questioned the rationale behind slashing the sugar import duty from 18% down to just 0.25%—moves they say further fueled the impact of the sugar export policy in Pakistan.
