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Inflation in Essential Items Soars to 43% in Pakistan

January 5, 2024January 5, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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).

Pakistan Weekly Inflation Climbs 43% YoY Basis

December 15, 2023December 15, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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).

Pakistan Grapples with Sensitive Price Inflation Persisting Above 41%

November 24, 2023November 24, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Islamabad, November 24, 2023 – Pakistan is facing a severe economic challenge as the inflation rate, based on prices of essential commodities, has surged beyond 41 percent.

Pakistan Faces Staggering 42% Surge in Inflation Triggered by Essential Item Prices

November 17, 2023November 17, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

Karachi, November 17, 2023: Pakistan grapples with an alarming 42 percent surge in inflation, as revealed by official data released on Friday.

Middle Income Groups in Pakistan Hit Hardest by Soaring Inflation

November 3, 2023November 3, 2023Shahnawaz Akhter

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.

Weekly Inflation in Pakistan Eases as Petroleum Prices Decline

October 27, 2023December 1, 2024Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

Rising Inflation – Life Getting Tougher

October 19, 2023October 19, 2023Tariq Khalique

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.

Rising Inflation Persists in Pakistan Despite Petroleum Price Cuts

October 13, 2023May 24, 2026Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

Pakistan Reports Surge in Essential Items Inflation by 37.07%

October 6, 2023October 6, 2023Mrs. Anjum Shahnawaz

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.

Inflation in Pakistan Surges to 31.4% in September 2023

October 2, 2023October 2, 2023Shahnawaz Akhter

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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