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Pakistan : Zero tolerance policy being implemented against those selling sugar at high rates

LAHORE – A crackdown is underway against illegal profiteering and sugar hoarding, with zero tolerance for violators. In the past 24 hours,...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan Govt plans to deregulate sugar sector under IMF conditions

Pakistan’s federal government has decided to fully deregulate the sugar sector under IMF commitments. The private sector will handle pricing, procurement, and...

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Sugar News in English

Pakistan : PTI demands probe into sugar scandal, influence of sugar mafia

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded a parliamentary probe into the sugar price scandal, calling out alleged mafia influence within government circles. In...

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Sugar News in English

Nigeria : Experts caution on overreliance on sugar importation

Nigeria’s sugar self-sufficiency goal is under threat as raw sugar imports rise 12% amid low domestic output. Experts urge urgent expansion of...

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Maize News in English

Pakistan : Increasing maize exports strategic priority: Rana Tanveer

Federal Minister Rana Tanveer Hussain met with the Farmers Union to discuss agriculture issues, prioritizing maize exports and wheat reserves. He highlighted...

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Rice News in English

Global rice production forecast for 2024/25 raised to record high

Global rice production for 2024/25 is forecast at a record 535.8 million tonnes, with global stocks rising to 183.2 million tonnes, driven...

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Rice News in English

Vietnam forecast to become world’s second-largest rice Importer by 2025–26

Vietnam is projected to become the world’s second-largest rice importer by 2025–26, behind the Philippines, as falling domestic production prompts more imports...

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Sugar News in English

Drone technology vital to boost sugarcane yield, cut costs: Experts

Drone technology can revolutionize Pakistan’s sugarcane sector by boosting yields, cutting costs, and promoting environmental safety, say experts Dr. Asif Tanveer and...