The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the federal cabinet on Monday approved the export of 200,000 metric tons of surplus sugar from Pakistan.

The decision was taken after the ECC reviewed a summary from the National Food Security and Research Division seeking permission to export excess sugar stocks.

The committee also approved the recommendations of the Steering Committee on Sugar, with safeguards to protect domestic supplies and prices.

The approved exports will be allowed only from surplus stocks, while the government will continue monitoring the local market to prevent shortages or a sharp increase in sugar prices.

The safeguards are aimed at ensuring that exports do not reduce domestic availability or create additional pressure on consumers.

The decision gives sugar producers an opportunity to sell excess stocks in international markets while maintaining measures to protect local supply and price stability.