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Tunisia sets fixed price on agricultural products amid inflation

According to the Tunisian Commerce Ministry, some fresh agricultural products have been sold at fixed prices since Monday in order to prevent sharp price increases. The ministry set retail prices for potatoes and onions at 1.4 dinars (0.45 US dollar) per kilogram and 1.2 dinars (0.38 US dollar), respectively.

The Tunisian government announced on Monday that the August inflation rate was 8.6 percent, a new high this year, while food inflation was 12 percent.

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Monsoon Rains Kill 281 in Pakistan

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Monsoon rains continuing since June 26 have caused devastating floods and landslides across Pakistan, killing 281 people and injuring 676, according to the National Disaster Management Agency. Punjab province was the worst hit, with 151 deaths.

At least 131 of the victims were children. Authorities warn of more rainfall through July 31 as the crisis continues to unfold.

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