PESHAWAR: The sit-in of Parachinar residents entered its second day as they demanded the authorities to reopen roads and restore the supply of essential items.
Citizens gathered outside the Press Club for the second day. They protested against road closures and rising inflation.
Protesters said essential goods remain scarce, even during Ramadan. They blamed the government for failing to open roads closed for five months.
Inflation in Parachinar has worsened. Elders criticized the authorities for keeping the Tall-Parachinar highway shut despite Ramadan.
The business community warned that road closures have caused severe shortages. Citizens struggle to find basic necessities.
Flour, ghee, sugar, and oil remain unavailable. Ladyfingures and peas cost Rs 850 per kg, tomatoes Rs 500, onions Rs 250, garlic Rs 1,600, and potatoes Rs 170.
Quinoa sells for Rs 800 to Rs 1,000 per dozen. Guavas cost Rs 600 per kg.
Petrol and diesel are sold in the black market for Rs 1,000 to Rs 1,200. The poor and middle class cannot afford basic goods.
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The Tal-Parachinar highway has been shut for over five months. Severe shortages force many citizens to go hungry.
Fuel shortages and power outages have worsened the water crisis. People face extreme hardships.
