Sugar Looses its Sweetness in Pakistan

Tensions are rising in Pakistan at the start of Ramadan as the country faces a doubling of sugar prices and the worst scarcity of basic commodities in recent memory. Markets across the country reported a scarcity of fruits, vegetables, sugar and flour this week, leading to soaring prices as Pakistanis shopped for their Iftar meals. Shoppers complained of sharp rises in retail prices for a number of Ifthar essentials, from cooking oil, dates and meat to milk and soft drinks. The government has come under fire recently for its handling of the burgeoning crises as high prices make many commodities unaffordable for both working and middle class Pakistanis. The situation has been exacerbated by Ramadan as demand for food commodities traditionally rise at the onset of the month of fasting.
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