Tomato prices in Pakistan have risen to as much as 700 Pakistani rupees per kilogram in various cities because of border shutdowns with Afghanistan and local crop destruction from floods, wreaking household expenses across the country. This huge spike and massive price displays why priority needs to be set right for the country rather than disturbing neighbourhood peace with India-Afghanistan and sponsoring terrorist activities. The day dreaming players of Pakistan who gesture around need to be asked what possible gesture could be for tomato rates spike, since they are so expert in gestures.
Tomato per kg in Pakistan: Price Increase Across Cities
Tomato prices have increased sharply across Pakistan, with Jhelum and Sialkot witnessing the highest rates at 700 rupees per kilogram, from typical levels of about 100–130 rupees. Prices in Lahore are as high as 400 rupees per kg, beyond the government-set price of 130 rupees, with Peshawar and Multan recording prices of 450 rupees per kg. Rawalpindi and Gujranwala are seeing prices of 600 and 650 rupees per kg, respectively, showing a countrywide inflation in basic food materials. The average cost in major cities is around 531 rupees per kg, showing extreme market instability.
Tomato per kg in Pakistan: Border Closure Impact
The closure, since October 11, 2025, of major border posts with Afghanistan, Torkham and Chaman after military encounters has brought imports of fresh produce to a standstill. It is usually the case that Pakistan imports a large share of tomatoes from Afghanistan in October and November, and this interruption has left a critical gap in supplies. At least 5,000 boxes of perishable items, such as 500 daily vegetables, are stuck on border points, causing huge wastage and $1 million worth of trade losses daily.
Tomato per kg in Pakistan: Domestic Crop Failures & Other Factors
Aside from trade disruptions, local tomato production has also been greatly impacted by floods in primary production areas like Lower Dir in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Sindh province. The destruction caused by the floods has pushed back the new crop season in Thatta, Badin, and Mirpurkhas, narrowing supply further. Crop diseases in Talash Valley have also seen decreased yields, adding to the shortage.
Tomato per kg in Pakistan: Government Response and Outlook
In spite of demands for price controls by consumers, traders maintain that government-determined prices are unrealistic in light of the supply squeeze. The Pakistan-Afghanistan ceasefire mediated by Qatar and Turkey continues, but talks for resuming trade on October 25 in Istanbul have not yet borne fruit. Short of urgent action, analysts caution that tomato prices could continue to be high, further burdening family food expenses.
The non-serious country of Pakistan can send its chief for dinner to White House all it wants, but the basic issues and top priorities will keep piling up if not addressed properly. Its high time Pakistan shifts its focus from India’s Kashmir, Afghanistan, Israel, and POTUS’ Nobel to the internal grass-root issues of basic food items and standard of living.
