Islamabad, July 1, 2025 – Pakistan has recorded a significant decline in average headline inflation, which dropped to 4.49% in fiscal year 2024-25, down from a staggering 23.41% in the previous fiscal year.
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Weekly SPI inflation falls 1.92% on electricity charges drop
Islamabad, April 25, 2025 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation dropped by 1.92% during the week ending April 24, 2025, according to the latest report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The decrease in inflation was primarily driven by a substantial 19.17% fall in electricity charges for the first quarter (Q1), offering some relief to consumers amid persistent economic pressures.
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Pakistan’s April Inflation Expected to Fall Below 0.5%: Report
Karachi, April 21, 2025 – A recent report from Topline Securities Limited suggests that Pakistan’s inflation rate for April 2025, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI), is likely to fall below 0.5%.
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Pakistan Reports Year-on-Year Deflation in SPI
Islamabad, April 18, 2025 – In a notable economic development, Pakistan has registered deflation in its Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis for the week ending April 17, 2025.
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Pakistan’s Consumer Price Inflation Drops to 0.7% in March 2025
Islamabad, April 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s consumer price inflation has declined significantly, falling below 1% in March 2025, largely due to reduced food prices and lower costs in the housing and transport sectors.
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Weekly Inflation Declines by 0.15% Ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr
Islamabad, March 28, 2025 – In a welcome development for consumers, weekly inflation has dropped by 0.15% ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday. The decline in weekly inflation offers some relief amid broader economic concerns.
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Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Turns Negative for First Time in 7 Years
Karachi, March 7, 2025 – In a significant economic development, Pakistan’s weekly inflation, as measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), has turned negative for the first time in nearly seven years.
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Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Continues to Rise Ahead of Ramadan
Karachi, March 1, 2025 – Inflation in Pakistan continues to rise as the country prepares for Ramadan, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) reflecting a further increase in the cost of essential commodities.
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Weekly Inflation Surges Ahead of Ramadan, Sugar Hits Rs 155/kg
Islamabad, February 21, 2025 – Inflation continues to rise sharply ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, with sugar prices reaching Rs 155.27 per kilogram. The latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) show that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a 0.27% increase for the week ending February 20, 2025, compared to the previous week.
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Pakistan’s Weekly SPI Inflation Declines by 0.21%
Islamabad, February 7, 2025 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation witnessed a moderate decline of 0.21% for the week ending February 6, 2025, offering slight relief to consumers amid broader economic challenges.
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