Ishaq Dar expresses satisfaction on current stock of sugar available

ISLAMABAD, Oct 30 (SABAH): Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Wednesday chaired the 1st meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Monitoring Sugar Exports.

The Committee was informed that up till now around US$ 120 million foreign exchange has been earned by export of surplus sugar. Ishaq Dar expressed satisfaction on current stock of sugar available and stability of sugar price in the domestic market and directed that next production season should commence not later than 21st November to maintain ample stock of sugar in the country.

Meanwhile Ishaq Dar chaired 13th Meeting of Steering Committee on Airports Outsourcing. Reviewed progress on technical evaluation by Intl Finance Corporation of the bids received and directed authorities to complete bidding process in a transparent and expeditious manner by 7/11/24.