Minister for National Food Security Rana Tanveer Hussain has directed the relevant authorities to conduct a thorough study to determine the implications of raw sugar imports for local growers and economy.        

He was chairing a high-level meeting of Prime Minister's committee on import of raw sugar in Islamabad today.

The Minister emphasized that importing raw sugar can help stabilize the price of domestically refined white sugar.

He reiterated government's commitment to ensure maximum relief to the public by implementing effective strategies in the food security sector.