Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Mr. Miftah Ismail held a meeting with Chaudhry Zaka Ashraf, Chairman Pakistan Sugar Mills Association at Finance Division on Friday. Secretary Finance, Secretary Commerce, Secretary NFS&R, Secretary I&P and other senior officers also attended the meeting.
Chairman Mr. Zaka Ashraf appreciated the efforts of current government to tackle the inflationary pressure and apprised the Finance Minister about the issues that are being faced by the sugar industry.
Finance Minister stressed for maintaining the strategic reserves of sugar and regulation of the prices of sugar in the country for avoiding the price hike and providing maximum relief to the masses. He assured Chairman PSMA that present government is aware of the issues being faced by the sugar industry in Pakistan and is keen to resolve these problems at exigency.
In conclusion, the Finance Minister expressed the resolve of the Government to promote business activities and facilitate the business community to attain sustainable growth in the country.