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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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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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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