A sharp rise in tomato prices across Pakistan has become one of the most visible signs of the economic fallout from the recent war between Pakistan and Afghanistan . With key border crossings closed and trade suspended since October 11, the price of tomatoes, a must-have in every Pakistani kitchen, has left households scrambling. Tomatoes are used in almost every curry-based dish that Pakistanis cook and the price of the kitchen staple has zoomed 400% since the war weeks ago.

Tomato prices in Pakistan climbed to around 600 Pakistani rupees ($2.13) per kilogram, roughly five times their normal rate, Reuters reported. It said this was because of supplies from Afghanistan drying up.

"These [tomatoes] have become too expensive. We use it in every food, and we are facing difficulties," Is

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