Lahore, Aug. 31 -- Heavy rainfall and flooding across Pakistan's Punjab province have severely disrupted the transportation of food supplies to Lahore, resulting in shortages of key perishable goods in wholesale markets and causing sharp price increases in poultry, vegetables, and fruits, according to The Express Tribune.

According to The Express Tribune, consumers have reported not only reduced availability of fresh produce but also a decline in quality, with many items arriving damaged or in smaller quantities.

The lack of active government monitoring and enforcement has allowed retailers to charge prices far above the official rates, increasing frustration among buyers who are already struggling with rising living costs.

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