Islamabad: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar underscored the government's commitment to price stability of sugar and safeguarding consumer interests.Dar chaired a committee meeting to assess the sugar situation in the country and evaluate import requirements.The meeting was attended by the Minister for Food, SAPM Tariq Bajwa, the Secretary Ministry of Food, senior officials from the Ministry of Industries and Production, and industry representatives.The committee approved the import of up to 500,000 metric tons of sugar to ensure a stable supply and maintain affordable prices nationwide.The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister underscored the government's commitment to price stability and safeguarding consumer interests.Meanwhile, Dar chaired a meeting to review the progress of investment initiatives from friendly countries.The meeting was attended by SAPM Tariq Bajwa, Chairman SECP, Deputy Governor SBP and other senior officials.Discussions focused on facilit ating foreign investments in key sectors including infrastructure, energy, petroleum, and economic development.Reaffirming the government's commitment to translating investments into tangible economic outcomes, the DPM/FM emphasized the need for institutional coordination and fast-tracked implementation.Moreover, Mohammad Ishaq Dar spoke to the Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan, Jeyhun Bayramov.Congratulating on the successful hosting of the 17th ECO Summit, the DPM/FM expressed gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to the Prime Minister and the visiting delegation in Khankendi, Azerbaijan.Both leaders expressed satisfaction over the positive trajectory of bilateral ties, recent high-level exchanges, and agreed to explore avenues for enhanced cooperation.