The report noted the worsening situation of the country, one still recovering from the 2022 floods. Devastating floods swept over the country in 2022, following which the government declared an emergency. The floods inflicted destruction and economic losses in the agriculture sector totalling PKR 30 billion.
Skyrocketing wheat flour prices have kept the food staple inaccessible for many in Pakistan as varied rates of grain and its by-products in provinces continue to encourage its black-marketing. aaa