Petrol pumps close, prices soar: Balochistan suffers as Israel-Iran war rages on

From PKR 190 to PKR 400 — that’s how steeply petrol prices have increased in Balochistan following the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran.

Even at that cost, it’s a rare find — long queues and empty pumps have become the new normal.

As the situation intensifies, its ripple effects are hitting home. In Balochistan, everyday life is grinding to a halt.

Nukta investigates the growing crisis.