🧂 Sugar (Chini) Price in Pakistan
Sugar yaani chini har ghar ki zarurat hai, lekin uski qeemat Pakistan mein kabhi stable nahi rehti. Kabhi subsidy milti hai, kabhi rate achanak barh jata hai. Is article mein hum aapko batayenge aaj ka updated sugar rate, regional price difference, aur kuch simple shopping tips – sab kuch ek jagah, sirf CheckPrice.pk par.
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Sugar Price Table – Per KG (Retail)
| City/Region | Price per KG |
|---|---|
| Lahore | Rs. 180 |
| Karachi | Rs. 180 |
| Islamabad/Rawalpindi | Rs. 180 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 180 |
| Quetta | Rs. 185 |
| Faisalabad | Rs. 185 |
| Wholesale Avg. | Rs. 170+ |
Note: Rates vary by shop and mandi location. Updated: June 2025.
Sugar Price Table – 50 KG Bag
| City/Region | 50 KG Bag Price |
|---|---|
| Lahore | Rs. 8800+ |
| Karachi | Rs. 8800+ |
| Islamabad/Rawalpindi | Rs. 8,850 |
| Peshawar | Rs. 8800 |
| Quetta | Rs. 8850 |
| Faisalabad | Rs. 8820 |
| Wholesale Avg. | Rs. 8500+ |
🔍 Factors That Affect Sugar Prices in Pakistan
Despite being a sugar-producing country, Pakistan faces high and unstable sugar prices. This is not just due to seasonal supply or global trends — the real causes are deeper and rooted in policy failures, corruption, and unchecked market forces.
🏛️ 1. Weak Government Policies
- Poor planning, delayed decisions, and lack of strict price control allow prices to fluctuate freely
- Tax burdens and rising fuel costs increase production expenses
- Price control committees often exist only on paper
💼 2. Sugar Mafia & Hoarding
- Influential sugar mill owners create artificial shortages by hoarding stocks
- This reduces market supply, driving up retail prices
- These mafias are often protected by political or elite connections
🌍 3. Importing Sugar Despite Local Surplus
- Even in years with high local sugar production, the government approves sugar imports
- This damages local industries and creates price manipulation opportunities
- Import decisions are often linked to corruption and commissions
🚢 4. Smuggling Across Borders
- Sugar is illegally smuggled to countries like Afghanistan and Iran
- This causes local shortages, especially in border regions
- Weak enforcement enables large-scale leakage of subsidized or stored sugar
📈 5. Market Cartels and Unregulated Retail
- Wholesalers and retailers fix rates without fear of punishment
- Each city ends up with its own sugar price
- Lack of real-time monitoring creates space for overcharging
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