A video from a vegetable market in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, is taking social media by storm, showcasing skyrocketing vegetable prices that have left internet users stunned. The footage features a man inquiring about the rates of various vegetables from local vendors, revealing staggering figures.
According to the video, brinjals were priced at Rs 350, while pumpkins and carrots stood at Rs 600 each. However, the most shocking claim was the price of peas, quoted at a massive Rs 2,000. Limes were priced at Rs 150, and bitter gourds (karela) were sold at Rs 600. These figures quickly drew widespread reactions from internet users across borders.
Social Media Reactions and Debates
Following the emergence of the clip, users questioned how ordinary citizens in crisis-hit Pakistan could afford such exorbitant prices. Many joked that if vegetables cost this much, gold and silver must be completely out of reach.
The Catch: Are These Rates Per Kg or 'Dhadi'?
Amid the discussion, netizens pointed out a crucial detail: the prices quoted might not necessarily be per kilogram. Several comments noted that in parts of Pakistan, local vendors often quote prices based on 'Dhadi', a traditional unit of weight equivalent to roughly 5 kilograms.
Therefore, directly assuming numbers like Rs 350 or Rs 2,000 to be per kilo rates can be misleading without understanding local market measurement units. Nonetheless, the viral video continues to spark intense online conversation.
सोशल मीडिया प्लेटफॉर्म पर वायरल इस वीडियो के दावों की सत्यता की 'The Freelance' स्वतंत्र रूप से पुष्टि नहीं करता है। यह वीडियो सोशल मीडिया पर व्यापक चर्चा का विषय बना हुआ है। वीडियो साभार: संबंधित सोशल मीडिया हैंडल / क्रिएटर।
