Dairy farmers in Karachi have called for a major increase in the official milk price. They want the government to raise it by Rs100 per liter due to sharply rising business costs. The Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association sent a formal letter to the Commissioner Karachi and urged authorities to revise the current rates without delay.
Association Highlights 75% Rise in Input Costs
Association office bearer Shakir Gujjar described the situation as critical. He explained that farmers cannot continue under the existing price structure and risk closing down their businesses. Another leader, Mubashir Qadeer Abbasi, warned that milk supply in Karachi could soon face shortages because dairy farmers struggle with working capital.
The dairy farmers also cite an increase in the cost of fodder up to 75%. It is expected that the dairy farmers will meet internally and make their next move depending on how the government will react.
Consumers Brace for Possible Impact on Household Budgets
This request arrives during a period in which Pakistani families are already struggling with rising food inflation rates in Pakistan. With the increase implemented, the lives of ordinary people who depend on cheaper milk will be more complicated than ever before. However, the farmers claim that the current price cannot cover their cost of production anymore.
This issue leaves the provincial administration in a tough spot. While the officials need to take care of the interests of the dairy farmers, they should consider the needs of millions of citizens. The citizens of Karachi are now eagerly waiting for the government’s reaction to the farmers’ demand.
This example reflects the struggles that Pakistan is currently facing in its dairy industry.
