ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s sugar crisis has once again exposed the country’s fragile regulatory system, with politicians, corporate giants, and regulators locked in a blame game while prices continue to soar.
Despite multiple inquiries and media outcry, sugar remains expensive for ordinary citizens. Industry insiders blame rising production costs and inconsistent policies, while government officials point fingers at hoarders and politically connected mill owners.
No Transparency, No Relief
Sources reveal that a lack of real-time data, policy flip-flops, and weak enforcement have allowed the crisis to spiral. Critics say that vested interests, including powerful figures with stakes in the sugar business, are using their influence to shape outcomes in their favor.
The regulatory vacuum has created space for market manipulation, with stockpiling and delayed imports worsening the situation.
A Crisis That Keeps Coming Back
Economists warn that unless transparency is ensured in sugar stock reporting, pricing mechanisms, and import decisions, such crises will continue to hit consumers hard.
As the cost of sugar climbs, so does public anger — turning what seems like a supply issue into a broader symbol of economic mismanagement.
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