Islamabad – The government has decided to stop further imports of sugar, according to official sources. The decision was taken during a review of national sugar stocks at the Ministry of National Food Security, where it was concluded that the country currently has sufficient reserves and additional imports are not required.
Officials confirmed that no further imports will be made through the Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP). Instead, imports will remain limited to the 300,000 metric tons already contracted. Orders for this quantity have already been placed, and TCP has been directed not to proceed with any new sugar import agreements.
Earlier, the government had approved the import of up to 500,000 tons of sugar to ensure price stability and meet consumer demand. However, with adequate domestic stocks now available, policymakers determined that halting additional imports would prevent unnecessary financial burden and support local producers.
The move reflects a shift in government strategy from reliance on external supplies to managing internal stockpiles more effectively. Analysts believe the decision may also help stabilize domestic sugar markets by balancing supply with demand while preventing oversupply that could negatively affect local sugar mills.
The Ministry of National Food Security will continue monitoring sugar availability to ensure that reserves remain sufficient to meet national consumption needs, while also guarding against artificial shortages or price hikes.
