Quetta, flour crisis worsens, 50kg sack costs over Rs 8,000

Quetta, Balochistan is currently facing a severe and escalating flour crisis, with the price of a 50kg bag of flour exceeding 8,000 Pakistani Rupees. This dire situation has led to widespread food scarcity, causing significant hardship for the city's residents. The crisis has worsened due to the government's apparent failure to procure wheat from PASCO (Pakistan Agricultural Storage and Services Corporation), a critical agency for wheat supply. This inability to secure essential grain has directly contributed to the current shortages and exponential price increases, leaving many citizens struggling to afford basic food necessities. The ongoing crisis highlights a critical failure in supply chain management and government intervention, severely impacting the daily lives and food security of the population in Balochistan.