Islamabad – The prices of essential items have witnessed a significant increase of 13.74 percent for the income group above Rs35,000 for the week ending February 07, 2019, compared to the corresponding week a year ago, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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		 Inflation increases more faster for lower income groupIn Pakistan, the prices of essential items have witnessed a more rapid increase for lower income groups earning up to Rs8,000 per month in comparison to other income segments. (more…)
