Sugar
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449Decade-long study shows artificial sweeteners in diet sodas, snacks may up cancer risk
The use of artificial sweeteners could be a factor for high risk of developing cancer, a large-scale study had highlighted. However, experts...
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Track and trace system helps FBR collect 11% more tax from sugar sector
The federal tax collecting body has been successful in achieving 11 percent growth in revenue from the sugar sector during the period...
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FBR warns sugar traders of action for failing to comply with new track & trace system
Prime Minister Imran Khan initiated a track and trace system (TTS) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) which will be helpful...
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Sugar fair price shops are being set up across KP and in Islamabad
The district administrations of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) are establishing fair-price shops to tackle the excessive price and smooth...
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Punjab launches Imported Sugar Tracking System to ensure transparency
Imported Sugar Tracking System is the first of its kind digitized system developed by Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) for Punjab Food Department....
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Imported ‘most expensive’ sugar ever reaches utility stores
The ‘most expensive’ sugar has been imported by the federal government for the first time in Pakistan’s history for Utility Stores Corporation. As per...
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Govt to intervene in market to reduce edible oil, sugar, flour prices: Tarin
Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin says the government has decided to intervene in the market to partially reduce prices of essential food items,...
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ECC okays import of 200,000 tonnes of sugar and 400,000 tonnes of wheat
ECC has approved the import of 200,000 tonnes of sugar and 400,000 tonnes of wheat and an Rs 24.555 billion supplementary grant. The meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) held on...
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Rs 44 billion fine imposed on PSMA, 55 Sugar mills
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) had imposed a fine of Rs 44 billion on the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) and 55 sugar mills. on...
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Food inflation: Sugar, ghee and flour prices rise at utility stores
The price of food items at the utility stores has been increased, the Utility Stores Corporation has notified the new prices. The...
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Sugar-free mangoes introduced in Pakistan are perfect for diabetes
Three varieties of sugar-free mangoes have been produced that have a sugar content of 4 to 6% only, beneficial for diabetes patients. ...
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Diabetes body urges Pakistan to increase taxes on sugar beverages to prevent diabetes
The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has seriously recommended Pakistan to increase taxes on sugar beverages in order to prevent diabetes. IDF President Prof...
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Punjab launches crackdown against sugar hoarders after crisis intensified in Lahore
The sugar crisis in Lahore could not be overcome despite the government’s claims and now has instead intensified, leaving citizens worried due...
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CCP opposes fixing sugar price, fears illegal movement of Sugar
The CCP has expressed reservations over the Punjab government’s decision to fix sugar prices and has warned that it would cause movement...
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Pakistan issues fresh tenders to buy wheat, sugar
Trading Corporation of Pakistan has issued two new international tenders to purchase 300,000 tons of wheat and 50,000 tons of sugar. Pakistan...
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Punjab govt rules out “immediate threat” of sugar shortage
Punjab government has ruled out an “immediate threat” of sugar shortage in the province claiming that millers have adequate stocks with them...
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727
Prices go up again: Sugar being sold for Rs 90-100 per kg
Sugar prices have again spiked across Pakistan, with sweetener rates increasing by Rs 5 per kilogram in two days, as reported on...
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Federal cabinet decides crackdown on sugar, wheat hoarders
Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday directed the government for a complete crackdown against those elements involved in the hoarding of sugar...
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PM Imran wants Sindh to fine sugar mills for delaying crushing
The Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan has directed the Sindh provincial government to take action against sugar mills owners for delaying...
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Major sugar mills underreported sales, committed fraud: forensic report
Present government PTI has made public the forensic report of the sugar inquiry commission. Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has made a forensic report of...
