ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting of the Steering Committee on the Export of Surplus Sugar on Friday.

The Committee examined modalities to balance exports with domestic consumption so that domestic market availability and prices remain stable.

Ishaq Dar emphasised that protecting farmers and ensuring a fair price for consumers remain top priority of the Government. He directed all concerned to closely monitor retail prices and enforce a vigilant regulatory oversight to ensure maximum public relief.

The meeting was attended by Minister for Commerce; SAPM Tariq Bajwa; Secretaries of Commerce and National Food Security and Research; and senior representatives from concerned ministries and departments.