Fruit and vegetable prices have increased by as much as 150% as a result of nationwide trader organization strikes and political sit-ins.
This has been made worse by the recent road closures in Balochistan, especially around Gwadar. Due to protests, Balochistani roadways have been shut for the last four days, severely impeding the movement of supplies. Due to the stalled vehicles transporting necessities, Quetta’s costs have dramatically increased by Rs100 to Rs150 per kilogramme.
Once reasonably priced fruits and vegetables are now being marketed for outrageous prices. For example, in a matter of days, the price of okra (bhindi) shot up from Rs150 per kg to Rs400, while tomatoes went up from Rs80 per kg to
