Taxing nutrition — the unaffordability of milk in Pakistan
Milk is more than just a household staple — it is a vital source of nutrition for millions, particularly children, women, and the elderly. However, the imposition of an 18 per cent general sales tax (GST) on packaged milk in the last fiscal budget threatens to make this essential commodity unaffordable for many families. This move not […]
18% sales tax threatens dairy sector in Pakistan
The government on Thursday assured a review of the imposition of an 18% sales tax on packaged milk, as it turned out that Pakistan has the highest tax on branded milk in the world and two-thirds of consumers earn less than Rs50,000 a month. The assurance to review the high tax rate was given by […]
Milk Prices Expected to Increase in Karachi
Dairy farmers in Karachi have hinted at a potential increase in milk prices due to what they describe as double tax collection on dairy animals by local authorities, as reported by ARY News. The farmers claim that the administration has raised the tax on dairy animals by Rs 100 to Rs 700 per animal in […]
Packaged milk per litre: Consumers to pay Rs50 more from July 1
Pakistani packaged milk consumers will pay an additional Rs50 per litre starting July 1, 2024 due to the implementation of an 18 percent General Sales Tax (GST) in budget. The proposed 18 percent sales tax on packaged milk in the new budget could prove to be disastrous and, if not withdrawn, may shrink the size […]
Top 10 milk producing countries in the world – 2024
Explore the 2024 rankings of the Top 10 largest milk producing countries. Uncover the leading Global milk production ranking and discover key players in Milk production by country 2024. Get insights into Major milk producing countries and their contributions to the World largest milk producing country. The top 10 largest milk producing countries in the world are India, […]
China to import milk, dairy products from Pakistan
The Chinese government’s decision to allow the import of milk and dairy products from Pakistan marks a significant milestone in bilateral trade relations between the two countries and has potential to create a new avenue for economic cooperation, Ghulam Qadir Commercial Counsellor at Pakistan Embassy said. As China continues to diversify its import sources, the […]
92% of milk in Pakistan doesn’t comply and 54% unfit for human
The Dairy & Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) has outrightly rejected loose milk survey conducted by the University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS), terming it a conspiracy for promoting sale of packaged milk being sold by powerful companies. Speaking at a Press conference held here Monday at Lahore Press Club, office bearers of DCFA squarely […]
Dairy industry: PCJCCI underlines Pakistan, China cooperation
Cooperation between China and Pakistan on dairy industry and multifarious demands for high-quality dairy products in China would provide a contemporary path of development for Pakistan’s domestic dairy sector, stated by Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) during a think tank session held at PCJCCI Secretariat today. He said […]
Price of milk and curd increased to Rs 180 and 200 per kg in Pakistan
The Rawalpindi Milkmen Association has increased the prices of milk and curd per kilogramme while the price of eggs per dozen has exceeded the price of chicken meat. Similarly, the Nanbai Association has also announced to increase in the price of roti by Rs10 from next week. Sources said that the prices of fresh milk […]
Dairy sector urges investment in R&D
Pakistan’s processed dairy sector is facing challenges in improving supply chain at a time when the livestock and agriculture sector of the country is in deep waters. According to stake holders, the country was already ranked as ‘low-productive’ when it comes to measuring per-animal yield. In milk production, however, despite being the third-largest producer of […]