Published on, Sept. 5 -- September 5, 2025 3:55 PM

Floods across Pakistan have caused a sharp rise in wheat and flour prices, putting millions under pressure. The price of a 20-kilogram flour bag jumped by Rs410 in just one month, reaching Rs1,810. In Sindh's Sanghar district, flour prices increased from Rs80 to Rs125 per kilogram. Meanwhile, wheat prices soared by Rs700 per maund, making food less affordable for many families.

In response, Punjab authorities launched a crackdown on hoarding to control prices. They banned feed mills from using wheat for 30 days under Section 144. Officials recovered 18,700 sacks of illegally stored wheat during raids in Kasur and Faisalabad. These emergency actions aim to stabilize the market and preven...