Food and fuel prices soar in Pakistan during Ramzan

PM Shehbaz Sharif forced to hold emergency meeting with officials

Islamabad (Pakistan) – Food and fuel prices in Pakistan have skyrocketed, making life difficult due to starvation, food shortages, and a lack of gas cylinders. The situation in Karachi is worsening daily, and even during Ramzan, people have found no relief. The Government set prices for flour and bread, but they continue to be sold at higher rates in the market.

Massive Price Hike in Pakistan During Ramzan! 📈🔥

🍞 Food & Fuel Prices Soar, forcing PM Shehbaz Sharif to hold emergency meetings! 🚨

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1. Due to this, Pakistan has to regulate flour and bread prices daily. Karachi Commissioner Syed Hassan Naqvi issued a notification setting flour prices.

2. The wholesale price of flour was fixed at PKR 83 per kg, and the retail price at PKR 87 per kg. However, in the market, fine flour is being sold for PKR 90-100 per kg, while mill flour costs PKR 110-115 per kg. The Government set the price of a 100-gram Roti at PKR 10 and a 120-gram Naan at PKR 15, but people are forced to buy Roti for PKR 18-20 and Naan for PKR 25-28.

3. To provide relief during Ramzan, the Commissioner also fixed grocery prices and announced to declare a new price list every morning. A helpline was launched for complaints, and shopkeepers were warned of fines and arrests for overcharging, but the situation remains unchanged.

4. While food shortages persist, Pakistanis are also struggling with gas cylinder scarcity. Cooking for Sehri (pre-dawn meal before starting Roza(fast)) and Iftar (meal to break the fast) has become difficult due to the unavailability of cylinders.

5. Taking note of the crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with gas cylinder company officials and ordered an increased supply during Sehri and Iftar.