SaralnamaTomato prices in Pakistan have surged to ₹600 per kg, a 400% increase from ₹50-₹100 a few days ago. The price hike is due to tensions with Afghanistan, closing border crossings like Torkham and Chaman. This has disrupted supply chains in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, with about 5,000 containers stuck at the border. Tomatoes now come from Iran, Sindh, and Quetta. A vegetable seller in Islamabad reported that daily tomato trucks from Afghanistan have stopped. Customers are struggling with the high prices, with one shopper buying tomatoes at ₹400 per kg. To save money, consider using tomato puree or dried tomatoes as alternatives. (Updated 24 Oct 2025, 20:23 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Tomato prices in Pakistan have surged to ₹600 per kg, a 400% increase from ₹50-₹100 a few days ago
- The price hike is due to tensions with Afghanistan since 11 Oct, closing border crossings like Torkham and Chaman
- This has disrupted supply chains in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad, with about 5,000 containers stuck at the border