Published on, Sept. 29 -- September 29, 2025 6:14 PM

The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued a new tender for the import of 1,00,000 tons of sugar, despite objections from local sugar mill owners who claim domestic stocks are sufficient. The move aims to stabilize the domestic sugar supply and meet growing market demand, even as critics argue that imports may depress local prices.

The latest tender will be opened on October 6, 2025, with strict conditions requiring any bid to be at least 25,000 tons. This ensures that only serious and substantial offers are considered, preventing fragmentation in the bidding process. The step follows the first tender opened on September 23, 2025, which also sought to import 1,00,000 tons of...