Milk Prices to Hit Rs. 300 Per Liter After Failed Negotiations

The Dairy and Cattle Farmers Association (DCFA) has declared that milk prices in Karachi will increase to Rs. 300 per liter starting October 11, a decision made after negotiations with city authorities reached an impasse. DCFA President Shakir Umer Gujjar confirmed that a meeting at the Commissioner Karachi’s office on October 2 concluded without any agreement between the parties involved. Gujjar justified the increase by stating that the current production cost for milk has escalated to Rs. 271 per liter, which, when combined with transportation and retail markups, results in the final consumer price of Rs. 300. Although the new rate was discussed, the Commissioner adjourned the meeting midway and did not issue the required official notification. In response to this lack of formalization, representatives from the Dairy Farmers, Retailers, and Wholesalers Associations staged a sit-in within the Commissioner’s office demanding immediate action. These groups have jointly warned that if the government does not formalize the agreed-upon price, the new rate will take effect on October 11, supported by all major supply chain stakeholders.