Islamabad, November 3, 2023 – Official data released on Friday has revealed that the citizens of Pakistan falling within the middle income group are bearing the brunt of the country’s rising inflation.
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Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Eases as Petroleum Prices Decline
Karachi, October 27, 2023 – Pakistan experienced a notable decline in weekly inflation, thanks in part to a reduction in petroleum prices. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday released its weekly inflation report, based on the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), reflecting a positive trend in essential commodities pricing.
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Rising Inflation – Life Getting Tougher
Making ends meet with rising inflation has become almost impossible for the people, especially the vulnerable society, as the prices of daily use items have reached alarmingly high levels.
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Rising Inflation Persists in Pakistan Despite Petroleum Price Cuts
October 2023 Sees Second Consecutive Week of Inflationary Trends
Karachi, October 13, 2023 – Pakistan has experienced a continued surge in inflation for the second consecutive week of October 2023, despite a significant reduction in petroleum prices during the first half of the month.
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Pakistan Reports Surge in Essential Items Inflation by 37.07%
Islamabad, October 6, 2023 – Pakistan has reported a significant surge in inflation for essential items, with a staggering increase of 37.07 percent, primarily driven by a massive 118 percent rise in electricity charges, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Inflation in Pakistan Surges to 31.4% in September 2023
Karachi, October 2, 2023 – Official data released on Monday by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveals a sharp increase in headline inflation, which soared to 31.4 percent on a year-on-year basis in September 2023.
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Pakistan Implements Administrative Measures to Ease Inflation
Karachi, October 2, 2023 – Pakistan has taken significant steps to combat inflation and stabilize its economic outlook. Recent administrative measures aimed at improving the availability of essential food commodities and addressing supply constraints are yielding positive results, according to the Ministry of Finance’s monthly economic report.
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Pakistan Records 22 Percent Decline in Electricity Charges: Official Statistics
Karachi, September 15, 2023 – In an unexpected revelation, official statistics indicate that Pakistan has experienced a remarkable 22 percent decline in electricity charges.
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Prices of Wheat and Sugar Double in Basket of Essential Items: Pakistan Bureau
Karachi, September 8, 2023 – Alarming data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday reveals that the prices of wheat flour and sugar have doubled over the past year, adding to the economic challenges faced by the nation.
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Karachi Traders Stage Shutdown Protest Against Soaring Electricity Bills and Inflation
Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Traders in Karachi observed a citywide shutdown on Friday in a collective protest against inflated electricity bills and the relentless rise in inflation. The protest action resulted in the closure of wholesale and major markets across the city.
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