The price of a 100-kilogram sack of flour has increased by Rs. 2500 in the past week.
According to the Market Association, flour has become expensive due to the cessation of flour supplies from Punjab, and the increase in flour prices has increased the concerns of the people.
Flour prices have increased dramatically in the border district, the prices of 50 kg flour sold a week ago have suddenly increased from Rs. 1,000,000 to Rs. 1,200.
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The district administration seems to be failing to control the rate, citizens say that the poor people are now unable to buy flour, the price of a 50 kg sack has been increased from Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 6,300.