Trade Suspension with Afghanistan hits Pakistan: fruits and veggie prices soar, poultry down

In Pakistan, prices of fruits and vegetables have skyrocketed while prices of poultry witnessed a steep fall in Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces following the suspension of trade with Afghanistan after border clashes.   Media reports said, Pakistan imports vegetables like tomatoes, onions and fruits and a lot of dry fruit from Afghanistan through road trade, but with borders closed, prices have gone up.   On the other hand, Poultry product prices are down as there is no export t...