Islamabad, January 16, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 0.25% increase in weekly inflation for the week ended January 15, 2026, compared with the previous week. The rise is measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which tracks short-term price movements of essential commodities across the country.
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No fuel relief as government keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged till January 31
Islamabad, January 15, 2026 – The federal government on Thursday announced no change in petroleum prices, disappointing citizens who were expecting further relief in fuel costs. The decision was taken during the government’s fortnightly fuel price review, keeping rates unchanged until January 31, 2026.
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Petroleum prices in second half of January 2026: What consumers can expect
As the second half of January 2026 approaches, Pakistani consumers may finally see some relief at the fuel pump. Market sources indicate that the government is likely to reduce petroleum prices for the next fortnight, easing pressure on households, transporters and businesses amid persistent inflation concerns.
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PM Shehbaz Sharif Directs Transparent Ramazan Relief Package 2026
Islamabad, January 9, 2026 – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced the federal government’s plan to implement a transparent and efficient Ramazan relief package 2026, aimed at providing subsidized essential food items to underprivileged families. The initiative replaces decades-old systems plagued by financial irregularities and mismanagement in utility stores.
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Pakistan weekly inflation drops 0.67% on falling petrol, diesel prices
Islamabad, January 2, 2026 – Pakistan weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), eased by 0.67% during the week ending January 1, 2026, largely due to a drop in petrol and diesel prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan’s headline inflation eases to 5.6% in December 2025
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 — Pakistan’s headline inflation slowed to 5.6 percent in December 2025, marking a decline from 6.1 percent in November 2025, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). On a year-on-year basis, inflation was higher than 4.1 percent recorded in December 2024, reflecting mixed price trends across sectors.
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NADRA introduces facial recognition for biometric verification
Islamabad, January 1, 2026 – The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) has officially launched a facial recognition-based biometric verification system to assist citizens who face difficulties with fingerprint verification, including the old-age and individuals with medical conditions.
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Pakistan cuts petrol price by Rs10.28 per litre to start 2026
Islamabad, December 31, 2025 — Pakistan is set to welcome the New Year with significant relief for motorists and households as the federal government announced a sharp reduction in petroleum prices for the next fortnight, effective from January 1, 2026.
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Pakistan’s December 2025 inflation may ease to 5.8%
Karachi, December 31, 2025 – Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have projected that Pakistan’s headline inflation for December 2025 is likely to ease to 5.8% year-on-year (YoY), down from 6.2% YoY in November 2025, though it remains above last year’s 4.1% YoY in November 2024.
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SBP declares bank holiday on January 1, 2026
Karachi, December 30, 2025 – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday announced that all banks across the country will remain closed for public transactions on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in observance of a bank holiday. The circular issued by the SBP aims to inform the general public and banking customers to plan their financial activities accordingly.
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