Punjab’s Food Crisis: Public Fury Over Soaring Prices
Rising food prices in Pakistan’s Punjab province have ignited widespread public anger. Consumers are routinely paying far more than the officially declared rates for essential commodities. The Express Tribune highlighted this escalating crisis on August 3, 2025.
Reports indicate significant discrepancies between government-set prices and actual market rates for staples like flour, sugar, and cooking oil. This disparity is causing immense hardship for ordinary citizens, already struggling with economic instability.
The situation underscores the urgent need for effective government intervention to regulate markets and ensure affordable access to food for all. Failure to address this issue could lead to further social unrest and deepen the existing economic woes in the region. The impact extends beyond Punjab, potentially destabilizing the entire nation’s food security.
