The current economic situation in Pakistan is marked by contrasting trends in essential commodities such as wheat and cement. According to Pakistan Today, there has been a significant increase in flour prices in Sindh due to delayed government interventions in the wheat supply chain. Despite a decision in December 2025 to reduce the wheat issue price for mills from Rs9,500 to Rs8,000 per 100kg bag, the impact on consumer prices has been negligible. The Sensitive Price Index indicates that the price of a 20kg flour bag rose to Rs2,300 to Rs2,500, up from Rs2,200 to Rs2,400 the previous week. Similarly, the price of a 10kg wheat bag increased to Rs970 from Rs930, and fine flour prices jumped to Rs132 per kg from Rs124. This situation has led to increased costs for staple foods like roti and naan, with authorities struggling to provide immediate market relief.