Tag: Essential goods.
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Basic necessity becomes luxury in Quetta: Flour shortage drives prices up to Rs2,800 per 20kg bag
In Balochistan’s capital of Quetta, a shortage of flour has led to skyrocketing prices for 20kg bags of the commodity. According to reports, profiteers are taking advantage of the situation and selling flour bags for between Rs2,640 to Rs2,800 in Quetta and surrounding areas. The residents of Quetta are frustrated that they are unable to…