As wheat became more expensive in the grain markets, owners of the ‘Chakki’ increased the price of flour by Rs5 per kg on Friday.
According to the 24News HD TV channel, the tsunami of inflation in the city began to anger the poor as the wheat prices in grain markets rose by Rs100 to Rs3,100 per quintal.
After the increase in Atta prices, the citizens have become upset in Punjab. An auto-rickshaw driver giving a reaction said he is a father of 4 children and it has become very difficult to feed them. He urged the government should not to snatch a piece of bread from their mouth.
Reporter: Shahzad Khan Abdali