Published on, Sept. 7 -- September 7, 2025 6:21 PM

Heavy monsoon rains and widespread flooding have destroyed crops across Pakistan, triggering a new wave of inflation in Karachi, where residents are facing record increases in essential food prices.

Experts have warned that if the current situation continues, flour prices may rise further in the coming weeks. The shortage of crops has already pushed vegetable rates to new highs in the city.

Within just two days, prices of potatoes, onions, ginger, garlic, ridge gourd, and round gourd have surged sharply, adding to the financial burden of ordinary citizens already struggling with inflation.

Residents complain that hoarding is making the crisis worse, as stockists create artificial shor...