Islamabad, October 3, 2025 – A sharp rise in petroleum prices has contributed to an increase in weekly inflation, which climbed by 0.56% during the week ending October 2, 2025, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Balochistan launches digital system for Zakat distribution
Quetta, October 2, 2025 – In a landmark decision to improve welfare governance, Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti announced the introduction of a fully digital mechanism for the province’s Zakat and Auqaf Department.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Climbs 5.6% in September 2025
Islamabad, October 1, 2025 – Pakistan’s economy witnessed renewed price pressures in September as headline inflation rose by 5.6% on a year-on-year basis, according to fresh data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Wednesday.
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Pakistan hikes petrol, diesel prices for first half of October
Islamabad, September 30, 2025 – The government of Pakistan has raised the prices of petrol and diesel for the next fortnight, effective October 1, 2025.
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Govt expected to hike petroleum prices from Oct 1
ISLAMABAD, September 30, 2025 – The federal government is expected to announce an upward revision in petroleum prices effective from October 1, 2025, for the first fortnight of the new month.
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Expected petroleum prices in Pakistan from October 1, 2025
Islamabad, September 30, 2025 – The federal government is expected to increase petroleum prices in Pakistan by up to Rs4.65 per litre starting October 1, 2025, as part of its regular fuel price adjustment mechanism, ARY News reported on Monday, citing sources.
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September 2025 Inflation Set to Rise in Pakistan
Karachi, September 29, 2025 – Analysts anticipate that headline inflation for September 2025 will show a notable uptick, mainly because of soaring food prices across the country.
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Islamabad dengue alert: 36 fresh cases confirmed
Islamabad, September 28, 2025 – The district administration of Islamabad has reported 36 fresh dengue cases in the last 24 hours, raising concerns about the rising trend of the virus in the capital.
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Weekly SPI inflation declines 0.16%: PBS
Islamabad, September 26, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation, which tracks essential commodities, recorded a weekly decline of 0.16% for the seven-day period ending September 25, 2025.
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USS WAYNE E. MEYER docks at Karachi Port for naval visit
ISLAMABAD, September 24, 2025 – The United States Navy ship USS WAYNE E. MEYER arrived at Karachi Port on a two-day goodwill mission, marking another significant milestone in maritime cooperation between the Pakistan Navy and the U.S. Navy.
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