Dairy Farmers Issue Final Warning: Milk Prices May Surge to Rs. 300 Per Liter
October 10, 2025
The Dairy Farmers Association has issued a final warning to the government, stating that if the official milk price notification is not released by tomorrow, prices will automatically rise to Rs. 300 per liter starting October 11.
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💰 Dairy Farmers Demand Fair Pricing
According to the association, farmers have proposed setting the milk price between Rs. 270 and Rs. 280 per liter. However, if authorities fail to act, they will proceed with their own rate adjustment without further delay.
Representatives said that dairy producers have not increased milk prices for the past 15 months, despite facing rising costs of feed, fuel, and maintenance. They also accused the Karachi Commissioner’s Office of delaying the price notification for the last three months.
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🗣️ Sindh Government Responds
Earlier this week, Sindh government spokesperson Sadia Javed acknowledged that milk prices across several regions of Pakistan have already exceeded Rs. 200 per liter. She added, however, that the provincial government aims to maintain current prices and prevent an immediate surge.
She also confirmed that a final decision regarding new milk rates has not yet been made.
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🧪 Quality Testing Before Price Finalization
During a recent meeting at the Commissioner’s Office, officials decided that milk quality will be assessed first before setting the final price structure.
According to Javed, the Karachi Commissioner remains in constant contact with dairy farmers, and a special committee has been formed — including representatives from multiple departments — to resolve the issue through negotiations.
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🐄 What This Means for Consumers
If the proposed hike takes effect, the average household budget in Karachi and other Sindh cities could face a significant strain. Milk is a staple item in most Pakistani homes, and any increase directly impacts the prices of related products such as tea, yogurt, butter, and sweets.
Experts believe the situation could stabilize only if both sides — dairy farmers and government officials — reach a mutually agreeable solution soon.
