Fruit Prices Soar in Peshawar Amid Torkham Border Closure

PESHAWAR: Due to ongoing border tensions, the closure of the Pakistan-Afghanistan Torkham border has led to long queues of vehicles at crossing points and a sudden spike in fruit prices in Pakistan.

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In Peshawar, the price of fruits has seen a dramatic increase following the suspension of cross-border trade. According to market sources:

• Grapes, previously sold at Rs 400 per kg, are now being sold for up to Rs 800 per kg.

• Pomegranate prices have doubled from Rs 300 to Rs 600 per kg.

• Apples have also seen a steep rise, going from Rs 200 to Rs 400 per kg.

Traders and market analysts attribute the price hike to the disruption in supply caused by the border closure. However, with a ceasefire reportedly in place between Pakistan and Afghanistan, it is hoped that trade will soon resume, leading to a stabilization or drop in prices of fruits and other imported goods.