Pakistan Faces 400% Surge In Tomato Prices Amid Prolonged Afghan Border Shutdown

Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have triggered a sharp rise in the prices of essential goods, with tomatoes now costing nearly five times more in Pakistani markets. Border crossings between the two countries have remained closed since October 11, following ground fighting and Pakistani airstrikes.The economic shock follows the closure of key border crossings since 11 October,
Border tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan have triggered a sharp rise in the prices of essential goods, with tomatoes now costing nearly five times more in Pakistani markets. Border crossings between the two countries have remained closed since October 11, following ground fighting and Pakistani airstrikes.The economic shock follows the closure of key border crossings since 11 October,
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