Karachi Onion Prices Skyrocket After Trade Suspension with Afghanistan

Imagine your favorite snack suddenly became super expensive because the trucks bringing it from a neighboring country stopped working.

That's what's happening with onions in Karachi, Pakistan.

Fights between Pakistan and Afghanistan mean they can't trade like they used to.

So, there aren't enough onions, and shopkeepers have to charge a lot more money for them.

It's like a game of musical chairs, but with food!

Just like this happened with tomatoes a little while ago, onions are now hard to find and costly.

While new onions from a local farm in Pakistan are starting to grow, it will take a few more weeks until there are enough for everyone.

Until then, families have to pay much more for this common kitchen ingredient.