PSMA – Established as a representative organization of all Sugar Mills in Pakistan

PSMA Established as a Representative Organization

PSMA was registered in Nov. 1964, established as a representative organization of all Sugar Mills in Pakistan. Its memorandum was signed in 1964 by 4 mills in East Pakistan and 4 Sugar Mills of West Pakistan namely Premier, Kohinoor, Habib and Crescent.

The first meeting of the representatives of the sugar industry was held on 30th Aug.1964 at Ambassador Hotel, Lahore under the chairmanship of Taj Muhammad Khanzada where appointment of functionaries, opening of Bank Account, appointment of auditors and other resolutions took place.

Message From Chairman
Mr. Asim Ghani Usman

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Pakistan Society of Sugar Technologists

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“ It would not be fair to complete a brief on Sugar Industry without introduction of Pakistan Society of Sugar Technologists. ”

PSST

“ It is an independent organization of the technologists engaged at the mills and related businesses continuously looking forward for research and efficiency for adoption and improvement of the performance of the industry. ”

PSST

“ The activities of the Society are arranged by an elected council which comprises the President, three Vice Presidents and General Secretary cum Treasurer under the rules and regulations /constitution of the Society. ”

PSST

Suger Varieties

SugerCane

Pakistan occupies an important position in sugar world, as it ranks on 6th position in cane acreage and production and has 14th position in sugar production. However cane yield of the country is very low, that with 48 tha-1 yield it stands on 47th position amongst 105 cane growing countries.

Gur or Jaggery

Gur or Jaggery is still produced in Pakistan, India, Bangladesh and many other countries. It is a traditional product consumed directly in unrefined condition this type of sugar is a concentrated product of cane juice without separation of molasses and crystals, and can vary in colour from golden brown to dark brown.