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flag Food prices in Pakistan soared before Ramazan, hitting poor households hardest.

flag Food prices surged across Pakistan ahead of Ramazan, with flour, fruits, vegetables, and poultry seeing sharp increases in Karachi, Lahore, and Quetta. flag In Quetta, 50kg of flour reached Rs6,600–6,800, straining low-income households. flag Lahore saw bananas and guavas sold far above official caps, while chicken prices remained high despite government reductions. flag Market observers attribute the hikes to supply restrictions by middlemen and weak enforcement of price controls. flag Despite a Rs38 billion relief package and an upcoming IMF review, consumers report little relief, with families cutting meals or borrowing to cope. flag Citizens demand immediate action, including subsidies and penalties for price gouging, as inflation and supply chain issues worsen the crisis.

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