Tomatoes Rs 600 per kg, capsicum Rs 300: Pakistanis are paying a heavy price after conflict with Afghanistan
Prices of essential goods have sharply increased in both Pakistan and Afghanistan after border closures disrupted cross-border trade between the two countries. The shutdown, which began on October 11 following heavy clashes and Pakistani airstrikes along the 2,600-km frontier, has led to a steep rise in food prices, particularly tomatoes and fruits. Trade comes to…