The federal government on Tuesday approved the import of half a million tonnes of sugar in a bid to maintain affordable prices of the commodity.

A day earlier, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar had emphasised the need for a coordinated policy approach to ensure market stability for essential commodities and food items.

He chaired a committee meeting today to assess the sugar situation in the country and evaluate import requirements.

“The committee approved the import of up........

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