The opposition PPP has poured scorn on the government’s $30b bond financing plan for the sugar industry and has called for a feasibility study and transparent plan to restore it to viability.
In a statement on Thursday, the PPP said that only a few months ago the public was told by government officials that the sugar industry was not viable and was a drain on the treasury.
As a result and without any feasibility study or impact assessment, the party pointed out that several estates were shuttered and thousands of workers were put out of jobs.
“Now again without
