8 d. ago Tomato prices drop sharply after Iranian imports boost supply

Tomato prices have seen a significant decline across major markets as steady imports from Iran have helped stabilise supplies after weeks of record-high rates. In Karachi, prices have dropped to around Rs200 per kilogramme, down from Rs600–700 just days earlier. The recent improvement follows a severe shortage caused by floods in Punjab, which destroyed large […]

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8 d. ago Tomato prices ease after Iranian imports but warning signs loom for spring supply

After weeks of steep price hikes that pushed tomato rates to Rs600–700 per kilogramme, prices have begun to fall due to steady imports from Iran and limited arrivals from Swat and Sindh. However, traders warn that the country could face another shortage by the spring of next year, potentially triggering another price surge. Floods and […]

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1 week ago Pakistan faces fuel supply threat amid Sindh’s bank guarantee rule

A looming fuel import crisis has sparked nationwide concern as the Sindh government enforces a mandatory bank guarantee requirement on petroleum consignments. The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has urgently warned the Ministry of Energy that the move could halt fuel imports entirely in the coming months if left unresolved. With clearance delays already occurring […]

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1 week ago Tomato prices skyrocket to record Rs600 in Rawalpindi markets

Vegetable and fruit prices in Rawalpindi have surged sharply, with tomatoes hitting an unprecedented Rs600 per kilogram in suburban areas. Small vendors have stopped selling key items such as tomatoes, peas, ginger, and garlic due to unaffordable wholesale rates. Experts attribute the soaring prices to reduced vegetable production, rapid population growth, and inadequate storage facilities, […]

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2 w. ago Tomato Prices Soar to Rs560 per Kg in Karachi as Supply Shortage Worsens

KARACHI — The price of tomatoes has surged sharply across Karachi, reaching up to Rs560 per kilogram in retail markets as supply shortages worsen. Wholesalers say retailers are charging more than double the wholesale rate of Rs250–300 per kg. Many consumers have been forced to buy smaller quantities — as little as 250 grams — […]

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2 w. ago Sindh seeks bank guarantees on oil imports, industry warns of supply risks

ISLAMABAD – The Sindh government has asked the Petroleum Division to make it mandatory for all petroleum-importing companies, including Pakistan State Oil (PSO), to submit bank guarantees against the Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess (SIDC). The move, outlined in a letter dated October 15, 2025, could significantly impact the liquidity and operations of oil marketing companies […]

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3 w. ago CM Maryam orders swift action to curb rising vegetable prices, ensure public relief

Punjab CM chairs meeting to review escalating tomato and vegetable prices across the province Directs strict enforcement of price control measures and visible display of price lists at all markets Approves launch of digital dashboard and mobile app for real-time tracking of supply and prices LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday expressed serious […]

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