Prices of chicken meat and eggs have risen sharply in Karachi, causing concern among residents about the increasing cost of essential food items ahead of winter.
Recent reports indicate a significant surge in chicken prices, with the cost now at Rs 660 per kilogram, up from Rs 564 — a rise of Rs 96 per kg.
Similarly, egg prices have also spiked, with a dozen now priced at Rs 380, compared to Rs 292 previously. Country eggs have seen an even larger increase, reaching Rs 650 per dozen.
Meanwhile, Chicken prices in Lahore saw a rise of Rs21 per kilogram, reaching Rs511/kg compared to earlier rate of Rs490. According to the official price list, the price of live chicken increased by Rs15 per kilogram, setting the wholesale rate at Rs339/kg and the retail price at Rs353/kg.
The price hikes have put additional financial pressure on many households, particularly among lower-income groups, who are calling on local authorities to intervene and provide relief.
