Jahangir Khan Tareen Rejects Reports Blaming Him Of Getting Benefit Of Sugar Prices

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Jahangir Khan Tareen rejects reports blaming him of getting benefit of sugar prices

PTI stalwart says that the rumors are just to ruin his repute and nothing else.

ISLAMABAD:(Urdu Point/Pakistan Point News-Feb 11, 2020) PTI stalwart Jahang Khan Tareen has refused reports blaming him of getting benefit of sugar prices gone high in the country.

While talking to a private news channel, Tareen claimed that the increase in prices is directly benefiting the farmer. “The government should free sugar imports so that prices are controlled,” he added.

While expressing hope that prices shall drastically fall in February, he said that important matters including inflation, sugar crisis and economic situation has been discussed and are under review.

Earlier, in a move to keep sugar prices under control, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) imposed an immediate ban on sugar export.

Fida Hussnain

Fida Hussnain is a lahore based journalist. He writes on politics, religion, social issues and climate change. He is also a research fellow at University of Gujrat.