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Pakistan's border conflict with Afghanistan chokes food supply, punishes i
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict has halted cross-border trade, causing severe shortages of fruits and vegetables in Pakistan-occupied Jammu Kashmir. Prices of essentials like tomatoes and onions have skyrocketed, traders face massive losses, and Afghan exporters struggle with unsold produc
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WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown drive up transportation expenses. Residents struggle with soaring costs of flour, rice, and cooking oil, while drivers call for government
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US Consumer Price Index report shows inflation at 3% in September
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) increased 0.3 per cent on a seasonally adjusted basis in September, after rising 0.4 per cent in August, the US Bureau of Labour Statistics reported today.
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Pakistan's sugar mess deepens: Govt bows to mill owners, consumers pay the
Updated : 5 months ago IST
After a wave of vegetable price shocks, Pakistan is now staring at a fresh sugar crisis, with prices in the open market surging once again to Pakistani Rs 200 per kilogram.
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International crude oil defies US sanctions, prices cool off after 5% surg
Updated : 5 months ago IST
International crude oil prices traded largely range bound Friday, oscillating between marginal gains and losses, with analysts attributing them to mild profit booking.
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Pakistan: KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour ban amid food security c
Updated : 5 months ago IST
KP urges Punjab to lift wheat and flour restrictions, citing supply chain disruptions, rising prices, and food security risks. The province relies on Punjab for most of its wheat, while Sindh also faces halted seed supplies, sparking political tensions between PPP and PML-N over farmers' rig
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Kabul residents face soaring firewood and coal prices ahead of winter
Updated : 5 months ago IST
As winter nears, Kabul residents face rising firewood and coal prices, creating hardships for low-income families. Vendors cite higher transport costs and taxes, while the Kabul Timber Sellers' Union urges immediate government action to allow imports and stabilise prices, Tolo News reported.
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"They are going to stop...it's a process": Trump repeats claims India will
Updated : 5 months ago IST
However, India denies any agreement, emphasising its priority to safeguard consumer interests. The country's energy policy prioritises stable prices and secure supplies. Trump had imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods, urging New Delhi to diversify energy sources.
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Despite recent fall, Gold and Silver still has upside potential: Experts
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Gold and silver prices, which have seen a sharp rise over the past year, are currently witnessing some correction, but experts believe the pullback is temporary and the overall outlook remains positive.
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Retailers defy government price caps in Punjab as PERA fails to curb soari
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Many items were being sold at prices significantly above the government-set rates. A citywide price survey uncovered major discrepancies.
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Neglect, poor governance worsen wheat flour crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
Wheat stocks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's government warehouses are rotting while flour prices soar, reaching PKR 3,000 for a 20 kg bag. Civil society leaders and traders blame government inaction and hoarding, warning of severe food shortages this winter if the situation isn't addressed.
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Retail inflation expected to decline on high base and GST reform impact in
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
India's retail inflation is expected to decline further in October 2025, driven by a high base effect, delayed seasonality in food prices, and the full impact of recent GST reforms, according to a report by Union Bank of India.
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