Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) government in Sindh Wednesday announced fixing support price of sugarcane at Rs 250 per maund.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, the Sindh government had issued a notification of fixing the sugarcane support price.
Agriculture Advisor to the Chief Minister Manzoor Wassan said that two sugar mills had started crushing the sugarcane and others would start it soon.
The PPP leader said that at least 16 sugar mills had started boilers since November 04.
Pertinent to mention here that Punjab Food Department fixed Rs225 per mound Minimum Support Price (MSP) of sugarcane for the sugar mills in the province last month.
Reporter: Azad Nehrio