Afghanistan, Oct. 27 -- Fruit and vegetable prices in Pakistan's Punjab have surged after border closures with Afghanistan halted key imports, prompting shortages, complaints of profiteering, and significant trader losses.
A prolonged shutdown of key trade crossings between Pakistan and Taliban authorities has sharply increased fruit and vegetable prices in Punjab province, local media reported on Monday. The closures follow renewed military tensions along the shared border.
Retail markets in major cities have seen notable price spikes in fresh produce, including Afghanistan-imported grapes and pomegranates, as well as Iranian apples and tomatoes. Consumers say the increases have outpaced official rate lists issued by provincial authoriti...