Pakistan’s sugar industry exported $1.6 billion over the past decade but remains inefficient and inconsistent, underusing capacity and relying heavily on sugarcane....
National sugar production rose 10.9% year on year to 1.93 million tonnes by December 31, 2025, driven by higher cane crushing and...
Flour prices in Punjab have seen a sharp rise over the past two months, with a 15-kg bag now selling for Rs1,810,...
Pakistan has proposed voluntary ethanol–petrol blending due to high ethanol prices making mandatory blending unfeasible. A high-level meeting led by Deputy PM...
Pakistan is considering phased adoption of GMO maize to boost productivity, exports and food security. Officials estimate yields could rise 15–20 maunds...
Pakistan’s Interim National Wheat Policy 2025–26 aims to boost private sector participation in wheat procurement, storage, and trading, reduce fiscal costs, ensure...
Sugarcane prices in Pakistan are expected to stay between Rs500–550 per maund, ensuring farmer profitability. The government has urged provinces to enforce...
Sugar mills in Sindh have not begun crushing despite the crop being ready, delaying wheat sowing and creating tension between farmers and...
Sugar prices in Karachi have climbed to Rs210–215 per kg, despite the sugarcane crushing season that typically boosts supply. Wholesale rates remain...