Food inflation
Pakistan’s food crisis continues, 11 die in stampedes
As inflation in Pakistan crosses 47%, panic has set in among the people. Food prices have soared for the eleventh consecutive month, with shortages of several basic commodities being reported
Protests held across Pakistan over rising food inflation
Several districts in Pakistan have been experiencing flour shortage recently. The prices of wheat and flour have hit unprecedented highs amid the ongoing crisis
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