Audit Finds Sugar Mills Owe Farmers Over Rs3 Billion
An audit report from the Punjab Cane Commissioner for 2024-25 has revealed that sugar mill owners collectively owe farmers more than Rs3 billion in unpaid dues. The findings indicate that during the 2023-24 fiscal year, mill owners failed to clear payments amounting to Rs3.0469 billion, despite laws requiring them to settle the amount within 15…