ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has urged Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) to start the sugarcane production at the earliest to keep the demand and supply in balance.
He stated this while meeting with a delegation of Pakistan Sugar Mills Association headed by Chairman Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf at the Finance Division.
During the meeting, the PSMA delegation apprised that the sugar industry is facing many challenges and sought help from the government to address these issues.
The PSMA delegation further requested the government’s intervention for providing relief and creating a friendly environment for the sugar industry.
Tarin highlighted that the government is mindful of challenges faced by the sugar industry and will fulfil its due role in this regard.
The advisor further assured the delegation that all their legitimate issues will be addressed by regular coordination and mutual cooperation between both the sides. He, however, emphasized that providing essential items to the common man at a reasonable price is the focus of the present government and all out efforts are being made in this regard.
PSMA members expressed their full confidence in the leadership of Shaukat Tarin and assured their full support to ensure availability of sugar at affordable price to the common man.
