Rising Food Prices Deepen Cost-of-Living Pressures Across Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Rising inflation continues to put a growing financial strain on households across Pakistan, as the prices of essential food items remain high, making it increasingly difficult for families to manage their daily expenses.

The prices of flour, ghee, cooking oil, pulses, rice, vegetables, fruits and milk have all increased, adding to the financial burden on consumers already struggling to cope with the rising cost of living.

The rising cost of basic food items has also made everyday essentials, including bread and meat, increasingly unaffordable for many households, particularly those with limited incomes.

The persistent increase in food prices has intensified concerns over household affordability, with low- and middle-income families facing mounting challenges in meeting their basic needs and maintaining their daily food budgets.