essential commodities
Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Closure Drives 400% Increase in Tomato Prices and Disrupts $2.3 Billion Annual Trade
Oct 24, 2025 12:28 am CST
The ongoing border closure between Pakistan and Afghanistan since October 11 has caused tomato prices to surge 400% in Pakistan and left 5,000 containers of goods stranded. This trade disruption is costing both nations approximately $1 million daily, affecting the $2.3 billion annual trade of essential commodities including fresh produce, minerals, and pharmaceuticals. A ceasefire has been established following talks in Qatar and Turkey, with further negotiations scheduled for October 25 in Istanbul.
"No.1 In Price Rise": Opposition Slams Kerala Government Over Inflation
Sep 19, 2025 02:27 pm CST
Opposition in Kerala Assembly on Thursday criticised the state government, accusing it of failing to control rising prices. They claimed that Kerala has recorded the highest inflation in the country for nine months in a row