After this news the rise in demand for masks has led to its prices getting increases , as masks that were being sold at seven rupees are now selling for fifty rupees . Whereas the N-95 mask is being sold at RS 400 to RS 500 instead of 60 rupees. One shopkeeper informed me that the mask was being imported from China , the supply shut down from China has led to the product shortage in the market. Meanwhile , Citizens are also taking precautionary measures to combat the epidemic , and masks are a very effective tool to prevent the virus. There are reports of a shortage of masks but the government says that there is no need to panic and the shortage of face masks is under control .

Source: Pakistan Today February 29, 2020 18:45 UTC