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Flour prices rise across Pakistan, 20kg bag hits Rs3,200 in Karachi

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At a glance

  • A 20kg bag of flour in Karachi now costs Rs3,200 after a Rs200 increase.
  • Prices have also risen in other cities, including Peshawar (Rs3,100) and Islamabad (Rs3,093).
  • Weekly inflation rose by 0.05% for the week ending August 27, according to the PBS.

Story so far

Flour prices have increased across Pakistan, with the latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showing a 20kg bag has reached Rs3,200 in Karachi. Prices vary by city, with rates in Islamabad and Peshawar exceeding Rs3,000. The rise in cost has led to public calls for government intervention to control the price of essential food items. The increase comes as weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator, saw a marginal rise of 0.05%.

Latest development

Flour prices have continued to rise across Pakistan, with a 20kg bag in Karachi reaching Rs3,200, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Prices have also increased in other major cities, prompting public concern over the affordability of basic food items.

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