The supply of pomegranatesfrom Afghanistan has fallen for various reasons and will likely result in higher prices for one of the city’s favourite seasonal fruits.
Only two trucks of pomegranates arrived in Lahore on Sunday, compared to an average of 12-14 trucks of seedless pomegranates (which come from Kapisa province in northeast Afghanistan) and 15-20 trucks of Kandahari pomegranates over the last few months. Demand for pomegranates was strong because of dengue fever, as drinking pomegranate juice is said to boost the immune system.
