KARACHI: Dairy farmers in Karachi have demanded an immediate increase of Rs50 per litre in milk prices, citing heavy financial losses caused by the recent floods.
Speaking at a press conference at the Karachi Press Club, leaders of the Dairy Farmers Association said that the floods had badly affected dairy farms in the city.
They said the cost of essential items used in dairy production had increased by almost 30%, making it difficult for farmers to continue operations. “If this situation continues, there is a serious risk that many animals will die due to lack of proper food,” they warned.
The association revealed that dairy farmers are currently facing losses of Rs3 billion per day due to disruptions in milk supply. Karachi has over one million cattle and buffalo, which collectively supply five million litres of milk daily to the city.
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The farmers stressed that a price hike was necessary to prevent the industry from collapsing. They also threatened to protest outside the Sindh Chief Minister’s House if the government did not issue a notification for the increase by October 1.
At present, milk is being sold for Rs220 per litre across Karachi.
