Price fluctuations in essential food items continue in the open market, adding further pressure on household budgets across Pakistan.
According to the latest rates, both farm eggs and desi eggs have become more expensive, while infant formula milk has also seen a significant price hike, worrying parents and low-income families.
🥚 Latest Egg Prices
Despite official rates, eggs are being sold at higher prices in the market:
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Farm eggs (official price): Rs. 336 per dozen
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Farm eggs (market price): Rs. 350 per dozen
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Desi eggs: Rs. 560 to Rs. 580 per dozen
Consumers say even basic breakfast items are slowly becoming unaffordable.
🍼 Formula Milk Price Hiked
Prices of formula milk used for children’s growth have increased sharply:
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400-gram tin pack:
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Old price: Rs. 3,200
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New price: Rs. 3,520
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Increase: Rs. 350
The hike has especially affected parents who rely on formula milk as an essential part of their children’s nutrition.
😟 Low-Income Families Struggle
Continuous increases in food prices have hit low-income households the hardest. Many families say managing daily expenses is becoming increasingly difficult.
Citizens have urged the government to:
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Control rising prices
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Ensure strict monitoring of markets
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Provide relief to vulnerable segments of society
⚠️ Important Warning for Students
Separately, authorities have clarified that a notification circulating on social media about attendance relaxation for students is fake.
Students are advised to:
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Avoid sharing unverified notifications
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Rely only on official announcements from education departments or institutions
