Inflation In Pakistan: Inflation in Pakistan is continuously making new records. It is being said that post-1975 inflation has reached its highest level. The increase in actual commodities prices has given the commoner a big blow.
According to information, rising milk prices have crossed the Rs 200 per litre mark for the first time. According to Pakistani media house ‘Dawn’, milk prices have increased from Rs 190 (Pakistan Rupees) per litre to Rs 210 (Pakistan Rupees) per litre in some places.
The Cost Of One Kilogram Of Chicken Is Around Rs 800
According to the report, until a few days ago, the price of chicken was in the range of Rs 620 to Rs 650 per kg, but now the chicken meat is being sold at Rs 700 to Rs 780 per kg. At the same time, boneless chicken jumped by Rs 150-200 per kg to Rs 1,000-1,100 per kg.
The rate of boneless poultry meat has also increased. Currently selling at Rs 900-1,000 per kg, meat with bones has gone up to Rs 800-850 per kg.
There Is An Outcry About Petrol Too
There is a hue and cry in Pakistan over petrol. There is a possibility of a petrol crisis till February 15. Last Friday, Pakistan’s refineries warned of a petrol crisis by mid-February.
According to media reports, many petrol pumps have been closed in the cities of Punjab province. The situation is terrible in Lahore, Gujranwala and Faisalabad. According to a report, out of 450 petrol pumps in Lahore, about 70 petrol pumps are lying completely dry. Earlier, petrol pumps at Shahdara, Wagah, Litton Road and Jain Mandar were closed.
