Pakistan floods fuel 'back-breaking' food inflation

Lahore, Pakistan (AFP) Aug 30, 2022

Catastrophic monsoon floods in Pakistan have sent food prices skyrocketing, putting many staples out of the reach of the poor as the cash-strapped nation battles shortages. The floods have submerged a third of the country, killing more than 1,100 people and affecting over 33 million. Recovery could cost more than $10 billion, according to the planning minister. The rains - which beg