As Pakistan approaches the holy month of Ramazan, a significant rise in food prices has been reported across various regions, causing concern among consumers. According to the Tribune Latest, Peshawar is witnessing a notable increase in the prices of essential food items, with tomatoes rising from Rs100 to Rs110 per kilogram and onions from Rs50 to Rs60. The article highlights that the closure of the Pak-Afghan border initially led to a decline in prices, but this trend has reversed, affecting household budgets. Similarly, Dawn reports a pre-Ramazan spike in Karachi, where fruit vendors have increased prices for bananas, apples, and guavas, and flour prices have also surged. The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) recorded a slight increase of 0.09% for the week ending February 4, driven by rising prices of tomatoes (12.78%), bananas (8.16%), and onions (7.27%), as noted by Business Recorder and TechJuice.