Buying chicken in Peshawar has become out of reach for the general public; the price of chicken has doubled in a year, with live chickens selling for Rs 435 per kg.
People across the country are concerned about inflation; the price of chicken in Peshawar has nearly doubled in a year; a live chicken that cost Rs 250 last year now costs Rs 435.
In the city, chicken meat costs Rs 650 per kg.
The increase in prices had a negative impact on business in Peshawar’s markets, with purchases dropping by 35%.
Citizens fear that if the government does not act quickly, chicken prices will rise even further.
