'People eat more bread in Nov and Dec': Sheikh Rashid's bizzare logic for wheat price hike.

LAHORE -- Federal Railways Minister Sheikh Rashid on Saturday gave a bizarre explanation for the recent wheat shortage and price hike in the country.

'In December and November, people eat more bread than usual,' the minister said at a press conference.

'It's not a joke, a study backs my claims,' he replied when reporters burst into laughter after his peculiar explanation.

Rashid also admitted that the prices of wheat, electricity, and gas had surged in the country. Defending it, the minister said, 'People should give a year and a half more to the Imran Khan-led government.'

Flour prices have skyrocketed across the country in recent days, selling for as high as Rs62 per kilogram at several retail stores.

The price of the flour has increased by five rupees in just the last week due to a shortage of wheat supply. 'Fine flour is available for...