New Delhi. Inflation is continuously increasing in Pakistan. Due to this, the prices of essential goods are increasing wildly. Its biggest impact has been on vegetables. Especially the impact of inflation is stuff seen on the prices of tomatoes. In some cities, tomatoes are stuff sold for up to Rs 600 per kg, which ways the prices have increased by up to 400 percent. Because of this, the tomato has wilt out of reach of the worldwide man.
Why did the tomato issue upspring in Parliament?
This issue moreover created an uproar in Parliament. One MP reached the session with a tomato in his hand and said, "This tomato was found with unconfined difficulty. With the kindness of our MP Farrukh Saheb, I somehow managed to get one tomato; it is worth Rs 75." MPs said that the situation is so bad that now people are in need of a 'tomato loan.'
What caused the trouble?
In fact, without the clashes with Afghanistan that started on October 11 and the air strikes by Pakistan, the verge between the two countries was closed. Due to this, trade withal the 2,600 km long verge has come to a standstill. According to Reuters, this situation is causing a loss of well-nigh 1 million dollars every day. Khan Jan Alokozay, throne of the Pak-Afghan Chamber of Commerce, said that yearly trade between the two countries is worth $23 billion, which includes fresh fruits, vegetables, wheat, rice, medicines, meat and dairy products. Now their movement has completely stopped.
Why did the prices of vegetables go up?
According to the report of Express Tribune, a small stow of coriander, which was older given free, is now misogynist for Rs 50. In Pakistan, now garlic is stuff sold at Rs 400 per kg, ginger at Rs 750, onion at Rs 120, peas at Rs 500, capsicum and lady's finger at Rs 300, cucumber at Rs 150, carrot at Rs 200 and lemon at Rs 300 per kg.
5,000 containers stuck, vegetables started rotting
Alokozay in Kabul said that well-nigh 500 containers of vegetables were ready every day, but now all of them have been spoiled due to the closure of the border. Nearly 5,000 containers are stuck at the Turkmen border, causing a severe shortage of tomatoes, apples and grapes.
Why are memories of imports from India stuff revived?
The opposition in Parliament accused the government of failure and said that if the system of imports from India had been as before, the public could have gotten relief. People are moreover saying on social media, “Tomatoes used to come from India; where have they gone now?” The demand for the 'tomato loan' and the increasing uproar in Parliament show the seriousness of Pakistan's economic situation. Borders are closed, trade is at a standstill, and people are facing the brunt of inflation every day. Now the question is whether the government will be worldly-wise to provide relief from this slipperiness soon, or will the situation worsen?
