WEB DESK: Food prices have risen sharply in Parwan province north of Kabul as key commercial border crossings with Pakistan remain closed, residents and shopkeepers said. Traders said prices of basic staples have increased by 400 to 700 afghanis ($6–$11) in recent weeks. A 16-litre container of cooking oil has... The post Food prices rise sharply in Afghanistan amid border closures appeared first on Abb Takk News .