Islamabad, April 24, 2026 – Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said Pakistan is witnessing a gradual trend of price stability despite ongoing regional and global economic challenges.
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Weekly inflation falls 0.69% but remains elevated at 12.16% YoY
ISLAMABAD, April 17, 2026 — Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined 0.69% in the week ending April 16, helped by a sharp cut in petroleum prices, but remained elevated at 12.16% year-on-year, official data showed on Friday.
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Weekly inflation rises 12.15% as fuel prices drive cost surge in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD, April 10 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation rose sharply by 12.15% year-on-year for the week ending April 9, driven primarily by steep increases in petroleum product prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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SPI inflation rises 9.12% YoY in Pakistan amid price pressures
Islamabad, April 3, 2026 – Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator, recorded a sharp increase of 9.12% year-on-year (YoY) for the week ended April 2, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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AHL projects March 2026 inflation at 7.6% amid rising fuel costs
Karachi, March 27, 2026 – Analysts at Arif Habib Limited have projected that headline inflation for March 2026 will clock in at 7.6% Year on Year (YoY), up sharply from 0.7% YoY recorded in March 2025. The increase is largely attributed to a low base effect, as last year’s March figure was comparatively subdued.
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Weekly inflation hits 8.24% YoY amid rising fuel prices: PBS
Islamabad, March 27, 2026 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that inflation surged to 8.24% Year on Year (YoY) for the week ending March 26, 2026, driven largely by rising fuel prices and increases in essential food items.
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Pakistan inflation outlook if global oil stays above $100 per barrel
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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