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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Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Shrinks by Over 40% in the First Two Months of FY24
Karachi, September 1, 2023 – Pakistan’s trade deficit has undergone a significant contraction, decreasing by over 40 percent during the first two months of fiscal year 2023-24, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Prices of Wheat Flour, Sugar, and Tea Soar to Double in One Year
Islamabad, September 1, 2023 – Startling official statistics reveal that the prices of essential commodities, including wheat flour, sugar, and tea, have surged to nearly double their previous rates over the past year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Pakistan’s Middle Class Bears Brunt of Inflation as Kitchen Item Prices Soar
Islamabad, July 7, 2023 – Pakistan’s middle class is grappling with the impact of rising inflation, particularly the surge in prices of essential kitchen items, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday.
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Pakistan Achieves Impressive 43% Decline in Trade Deficit During FY23
Islamabad, July 3, 2023: Pakistan has made significant progress in its trade dynamics, as official data released on Monday reveals a remarkable 43% decline in trade deficit during the fiscal year 2022-23 when compared to the preceding fiscal year.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Increases to 29.4% in June 2023
Islamabad, July 3, 2023: Pakistan’s headline inflation reached 29.4 percent in June 2023, marking a substantial increase compared to the previous month, according to official data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s Import Bill Surges by 43% in May 2023, Trade Deficit Widens
Karachi, June 2, 2023 – Pakistan’s import bill experienced a substantial increase of 43% in May 2023, reaching $4.28 billion compared to $2.99 billion in the previous month, according to official statistics released on Friday. In contrast, exports recorded a nominal increase, reaching $2.19 billion in May 2023 compared to $2.14 billion in April 2023.
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Pakistan’s exports plunge 12% in first 10 months of FY23, imports down 28%
Pakistan’s economy has been hit hard as the country’s exports fell by 12% during the first ten months of the current fiscal year, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
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Sensitive Price Inflation climbs by around 47%: PBS
ISLAMABAD: Inflation based on sensitive price indicator (SPI) has climbed up by around 47 per cent year on year (YoY) week ended March 22, 2023, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) said on Friday.
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Pakistan’s SPI inflation hits 42.27% YoY by week ended March 9
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s inflation based on Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded an increase of 42.27 per cent year on year (YoY) by week ended March 9, 2023.
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