PSMA seeks government approval to export surplus sugar

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1. 7 Sep 2026 79% related

   7 outlets · 2 developments

   Pakistan issues international tender to export over 107,000 tonnes of sugar

   Most outlets reported the government's move to open an international tender for the export of 107,739 tonnes of sugar, noting the aim to reduce surplus and support the domestic industry. The framing varied slightly, with some emphasizing the economic rationale, such as easing excess stocks, while others highlighted the tender as a follow-up to an Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) decision. One outlet added a brief reference to traders' comments without elaborating on their perspective.

2. 5 Sep 2026 79% related

   2 outlets

   Farmers' group demands 1 million tonnes of sugar exports

   Most outlets led with the demand by the Pakistan Kissan Ittehad for the government to authorise the export of 1 million tonnes of sugar. Dawn highlighted concerns over a potential Rs100 billion loss in farmer revenues and referenced the 2017-18 sugar crisis, while Profit focused on the existing surplus and projected increase in sugarcane output as reasons for the call. Both noted the group's push for deregulation of the sugar sector.

3. 20 Aug 2026 74% related

   5 outlets

   ECC approves export of 108,000 tonnes of sugar

   Most outlets reported that the Economic Coordination Committee approved the export of 108,000 tonnes of sugar, with a focus on the decision itself and the involvement of the Trading Corporation of Pakistan. While ProPakistani and Daily Times described the sugar as "surplus," Dawn noted that the ECC stopped short of formally allowing the export and instead decided to call international tenders, highlighting a more cautious approach. The Nation and 24 News HD framed the decision as final approval, without emphasizing any reservations.

4. 12 Aug 2026 94% related

   2 outlets

   PSMA writes third letter to government requesting surplus sugar exports

   Most outlets reported that the Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) has sent a third letter to the Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, reiterating its demand to allow the export of surplus sugar. The Business Recorder and The Nation both highlighted the PSMA's repeated request and the urgency with which it is being made, using nearly identical phrasing from their respective excerpts. No significant differences in framing were evident between the two outlets.

5. 11 Aug 2026 74% related

   2 outlets

   Sugar mill owners request export of 633,000 tonnes of surplus sugar

   Most outlets reported that sugar mill owners have requested permission to export 633,000 tonnes of surplus sugar, with 24 News HD noting that this is the third time they have made the request and that the letter was addressed to the federal minister. Samaa provided a slightly narrower focus, highlighting the owners’ claim about monthly sugar consumption in the country.