The cost of living has spiked and continues to do so, and a further hike in commodity prices is expected. However, because of inadequate supply, prices are being jacked by millers as they struggle to keep up. As an example, the Sindh government’s wheat rate now stands at Rs 8,500, a Rs 2,675 increase from September 2022. The demand was already high and now with the increase in prices and shortage in supply, how will citizens afford food? The balance of payments crisis has affected the country’s import bill which has led to this unnatural and inhumane rise in food prices.

Source: The Nation February 27, 2023 02:47 UTC