Food prices hit record high in Pindi
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With food inflation remaining volatile and energy prices facing global and domestic uncertainties, economists warn that price stability in the coming months will depend on supply chain management, fiscal discipline and policy coordination. photo: file
RAWALPINDI:
Complete road closures for three consecutive days and partial openings on Sunday severely disrupted daily life in Rawalpindi and Islamabad, with business activities coming to a halt and essential food prices reaching record highs.
The price of vegetables and fruits skyrocketed, breaking all previous records.
The long-standing tradition of vegetable sellers offering free coriander and green chilies with purchases has ended after a hundred years.