Flour prices rise in Karachi amid wheat supply concerns

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1. 21 Oct 2026 78% related

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   LPG, flour, chicken and milk prices surge across Pakistan

   Most outlets reported the surge in LPG, flour, chicken, and milk prices across Pakistan. BOL News specifically highlighted the prices of chicken and wheat flour in Karachi, providing exact figures, while Dunya News listed the items affected without including specific price details.

2. 17 Oct 2026 87% related

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   Flour prices rise in multiple Pakistani cities

   Most outlets led with the sharp increase in flour prices across major cities like Karachi and Hyderabad, emphasizing the impact on household budgets. One outlet specifically highlighted a Rs. 800 jump in one city, noting the 20-kilogram bag reaching Rs. 3,540 in Karachi.

3. 10 Oct 2026 87% related

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   Weekly inflation rises 0.57 percent based on SPI

   Most outlets reported the 0.57 percent rise in weekly SPI-based inflation, noting increases in wheat flour and chicken prices. Business Recorder provided more specific details on the percentage increases for these items, while The Nation gave a more general account of the inflation rise.

4. 27 Aug 2026 90% related

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   Flour and onion prices rise in Karachi

   Both outlets reported a sharp increase in flour and onion prices in Karachi, noting the added financial pressure on consumers. Dawn provided specific figures for the price hikes, mentioning the rise in flour by up to Rs275 per 50kg bag and the increase in naan, sheermal, and taftaan prices. It also briefly referenced the timing in relation to the expected arrival of imported wheat. ProPakistani similarly highlighted the surge in prices but offered fewer specific details, instead framing the issue in the context of the country preparing for an unspecified event.

5. 24 Aug 2026 83% related

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   Flour prices rise in Pakistan with Islamabad recording highest rate

   Most outlets highlighted the increase in wheat flour prices and the record price in Islamabad for a 20kg bag. The Nation focused on the highest recorded price in Islamabad, while 24 News HD emphasized the nationwide surge and the Rs100 increase in several cities over the past week.