Karachi, March 14, 2026 – Pakistan’s inflation outlook could face renewed pressure if global oil prices remain above $100 per barrel, according to a research analysis by Topline Securities Limited, which assessed how rising energy costs may impact the country’s inflation trajectory and monetary policy stance.
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Weekly inflation heats up in Pakistan as prices soar 6.44% YoY
Islamabad, March 12, 2026: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), climbed 6.44% year-on-year for the week ending March 11, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday. The SPI tracks short-term price movements of essential commodities, offering a snapshot of cost pressures faced by households and businesses.
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Pakistan reports surge in weekly inflation amid rising fuel prices
Islamabad, March 6, 2026: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a noticeable surge in weekly inflation for the first fortnight of March 2026, primarily driven by a recent hike in fuel prices announced by the government.
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Pakistan’s inflation falls 0.54% in first week of Ramazan 2026
Karachi, February 27, 2026 – Inflation in Pakistan, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.54% in the first week of Ramazan 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The holy month began on February 19, 2026, and early data shows easing prices for several essential commodities.
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Pakistan records sharp weekly inflation increase as Ramazan begins
Karachi, February 20, 2026 – Pakistan has witnessed a sharp rise in weekly inflation for the week ended February 19, 2026, impacting the daily expenses of citizens just as the holy month of Ramazan begins.
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Weekly inflation eases 0.59% ahead of Ramadan: PBS
Islamabad, February 13, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday that the weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined by 0.59% just ahead of the holy month of Ramadan.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises 5.8% in January 2026
Islamabad, February 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation increased by 5.8% in January 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The rise reflects ongoing price pressures in both urban and rural areas across the country.
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Pakistan’s inflation seen at 5–6% in January as economic momentum strengthens
Islamabad, January 27, 2026 — Pakistan’s inflation is projected to remain within the range of 5 to 6 percent in January 2026, as the country continues to witness improving macroeconomic stability and sustained growth momentum, according to the Ministry of Finance.
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Weekly inflation surges 4.18% YoY in Pakistan – Prices skyrocket across essentials
Islamabad, January 23, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation has jumped 4.18% year-on-year, sending shockwaves across households, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan weekly inflation rises 0.25%, PBS reports
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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