Pakistan, Aug. 3 -- The Ministry of National Food Security on Saturday confirmed that an order has been placed for the import of 200,000 metric tonnes of sugar to stabilise domestic prices and provide relief to consumers.

According to the ministry's spokesperson, this step was taken to ensure the availability of sugar in the market and prevent artificial price hikes.

The spokesperson added that the sugar is being imported by the government, and the procurement process has entered its final phase following the opening of tenders.

The first shipment of imported sugar is expected to arrive in early September.

It added that the decision to import sugar was taken to ensure the availability of the stocks in markets and maintaining a balance...