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Pakistan is grappling with the worst ever flour crisis as parts of the country reported shortages of wheat. Markets have become chaotic and stampedes were reported in several areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh and Balochistan provinces. Skyrocketing wheat flour prices have kept the food staple inaccessible for many in Pakistan as varied rates of grain and its by-products in provinces continue to encourage its black-marketing.
According to several media reports, flour in Karachi is being sold at Rs 160 per kg. However, a 10 kg bag of flour is being sold at Rs 1,500 in Islamabad and Peshawar.
The whole wheat flour on the other hand soared to 150 PKR per kg in the province.
The 15kg flour bag is being sold for Rs 2,050 now, after the increase of Rs 150.
