- By: Zain ul Aabdin Qureshi
In recent years, Pakistan has been hit hard by skyrocketing inflation, deeply affecting the lives of its citizens. The prices of essential items like food, fuel, and healthcare have risen sharply, leaving many struggling to meet their basic needs. The daily life of the average Pakistani has become a constant battle to make ends meet.
Staple foods such as wheat, rice, and vegetables have become increasingly unaffordable, with the cost of cooking oil alone rising by over 30% in the past year. Meanwhile, fuel prices and energy bills continue to climb, making transportation and household expenses a heavy burden. For low-income families, these rising costs are devastating, forcing them to cut back on necessities like education, healthcare, and nutritious food.
The consequences are dire. Food insecurity has reached alarming levels, with reports indicating that nearly 1,000 people die from hunger-related causes every day in Pakistan. Savings are dwindling, and many families are left with no safety net.
The government must urgently address this crisis by implementing effective economic policies, promoting local production, and offering targeted relief to the most vulnerable. Without swift and decisive action, inflation will continue to push millions deeper into poverty, worsening the human toll.