Karachi may witness a sharp increase in milk prices after dairy farmers warned of a hike. They demanded higher rates, citing production costs in the Karachi milk price increase dispute.
The statement was made by Dairy and Cattle Farms Association President Shakir Amal Gujjar following a failed meeting with Commissioner Karachi on October 2, where no consensus was achieved.
Currently, the government-fixed price of milk in Karachi is Rs 220 per liter. Farmers, wholesalers, and retailers argued that this rate was unsustainable under current economic and operational pressures.
In a video message, Gujjar claimed the production cost of milk has reached Rs 271 per liter. With transport and retailer margins, farmers plan to charge Rs 300 per litre.
During discussions with Commissioner Karachi, officers of Dairy Farmers, Retailers, and Wholesalers Associations staged a sit-in inside the office, demanding the immediate issuance of an official notification on the revised milk price.
A proposal to issue the notification was presented, but later deferred due to administrative reasons. The meeting ended abruptly without an agreement or a decision from government officials.
Farmers warned that if the government fails to issue the notification by October 11, they will independently implement the new Rs 300 price across Karachi, with full stakeholder backing.
The price hike would add Rs 80 per liter for consumers. Residents will face a steep rise from Rs 220 to Rs 300, heavily impacting daily household expenses across Karachi.
Dairy farmers highlighted inflation, soaring feed prices, and rising fuel costs as main contributors to increased expenses. They argued the adjustment was necessary to sustain the milk industry.
