Inflation Soars in Pakistan as Border Closure with Afghanistan Halts Food Imports

In Pakistan, inflation continues to surge across markets in Rawalpindi and Islamabad as border tensions with Afghanistan have halted the import and export of vegetables, fruits, dry fruits, and other food items for the past two weeks. The disruption follows escalating hostilities after Pakistani forces carried out cross-border operations in Afghanistan, triggering clashes that left several soldiers and civilians dead on both sides. Attempts at reconciliation failed when talks between delegations...