Milk prices in Karachi may see a significant increase after the Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association demanded a Rs100 per litre hike, requesting the city administration to revise the official retail price.
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The association has formally submitted its request to the Karachi Commissioner, stating that rising production costs have placed severe financial pressure on dairy farmers, making it difficult for them to continue operations at the current milk price.
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In a letter submitted to the commissioner, the association called for an immediate review of milk prices to account for increasing operational expenses.
If approved, the proposed increase would raise the retail price of milk in Karachi to Rs340 per litre, placing an additional burden on consumers.
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Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association President Mubashir Qadeer Abbasi said farmers are facing growing challenges due to rising fuel prices, higher electricity tariffs, increased animal feed costs, and other livestock-related expenses.
He said these factors have significantly increased the cost of milk production.
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The association has requested the Karachi Commissioner to call an emergency meeting within 48 hours with all relevant stakeholders to discuss the matter and determine a revised milk price based on current production costs.
The farmers warned that without a price adjustment, the dairy sector could face further financial difficulties, potentially affecting the sustainability of milk production in the city.
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The Karachi administration has yet to announce any decision on the proposed increase. Milk prices in the city are generally revised after consultations between the administration and dairy farmers, especially when production costs rise significantly.
