Netizens launch fruit boycott campaign to challenge inflated prices

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A complete boycott of fruits is being observed by the people of Pakistan from Monday (March 27) due to inflated prices of fruit being sold contrary to the official rate list.

A number of posts have been circulated on social networking websites as well as on Whatsapp to boycott fruits.

Citizens across the country are facing the toughest Ramazan this year as hyperinflation coupled with economic slowdown and reduced incomes is restricting their buying power, putting a bar on their daily expenses, especially the consumption of edible commodities, during the holy month.

With the arrival of the month of blessings where prices of commodities fall drastically elsewhere in the world, the rates of supplies in Pakistan multiply, causing misery for the already poverty-stricken nation.

The retailers complained that they received fruits and vegetables at higher rates whereas wholesalers made an excuse of shortage of supplies.

Meeting kitchen expenses, especially for the mediocre and low-income groups during the holy month, became a challenge due to skyrocketing inflation.

Start with pakoras – a Ramazan delight – without which the menu seems to be incomplete and is a favourite of every household.

The price of chickpea flour (besan) – the main ingredient in pakoras – has soared to an unprecedented level. It is being sold between Rs250-300 per kilo as against Rs150-200 last year. If bought readymade from market, pakoras are available at Rs400 per kilo.

The rates of Iranian dates have soared to Rs600 per kilo.

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