Published on, Aug. 29 -- August 29, 2025 7:25 PM

Flour prices have risen sharply across Pakistan over the past week. The price of a 20-kilogram flour bag increased by up to 300 rupees in many cities. Karachi residents face the steepest rise, with flour now costing up to 2,100 rupees per 20 kg bag. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, cities like Karachi, Larkana, and Khuzdar saw a 300-rupee hike in flour prices. Meanwhile, Hyderabad and Sukkur experienced a 280-rupee increase.

In other regions, the price for a 20 kg flour bag rose by 210 rupees in Quetta. Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Peshawar, Bannu, and Multan also saw increases of around 200 rupees. In the capital, the price reached 2,000 rupees per bag. Prices in Lahore jumped b...