Dairy farmers in Karachi have demanded a significant increase in the official milk price, seeking a rise of Rs. 100 per liter due to mounting operational expenses the current government-approved milk rates as the cost of running operations has increased sharply in recent months. Farmers say expenses related to fodder, electricity, fuel, transportation, and other essential inputs have become too high to manage within the existing pricing structure.
In response to the growing financial pressure, the association has formally approached the Karachi administration by submitting a letter to the Commissioner Karachi. In the letter, dairy representatives urged authorities to revise the official milk price to help farmers cope with increasing production costs and maintain regular supply operations.
Association representative Shakir Gujjar said the dairy sector is currently facing a serious financial crisis. According to him, many farmers are finding it increasingly difficult to continue their businesses because operational costs have risen beyond sustainable levels. He warned that without immediate price adjustments, the industry could face further instability.
Dairy farmers claimed that the prices of fodder and other milk production inputs have surged by nearly 75 percent, placing enormous financial burden on the sector. They added that consultations among stakeholders are ongoing and that a future course of action may soon be announced if their concerns are not addressed.
Meanwhile, Mubashir Qadeer Abbasi cautioned that Karachi’s milk supply could face disruptions as many dairy operators are experiencing shortages of working capital required to sustain daily operations.
If the proposed increase is approved, consumers may face additional pressure amid already rising food inflation. However, dairy farmers insist that the current milk rates are no longer practical due to continuously increasing business expenses.
