Pakistan, July 18 -- Despite the government's repeated assurances, import allowances, and regulatory efforts, the retail price of sugar stubbornly remains at Rs200 per kilogram in major urban centers such as Karachi, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi, making it the most expensive in the country.

The latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) shows a slight decrease in the national average sugar price to Rs188.04 per kg, down by just 40 paisas from the previous week - an insignificant drop for consumers already struggling with rising costs.

When compared to the price from last year, which stood at Rs147.18 per kg, sugar has become nearly 41 rupees more expensive per kilogram, underscoring significant inflation in essential commodit...