Islamabad, January 13, 2024 – Alarming economic indicators continue to surface in Pakistan as the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) reports a staggering 44.16 percent year-on-year (YoY) inflation for the week ending January 11, 2024.
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Inflation in Essential Items Soars to 43% in Pakistan
Islamabad, January 5, 2024 – The inflation rate in essential items has surged to an alarming 43 percent year on year (YoY) as of the week ending January 4, 2024, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan Weekly Inflation Climbs 43% YoY Basis
Islamabad, December 15, 2023 – Pakistan weekly inflation surged by a staggering 43 percent on a year-on-year basis by December 14, 2023, according to official statistics released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Middle Income Groups in Pakistan Hit Hardest by Soaring Inflation
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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