Islamabad, May 3, 2024 – The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for inflation in Pakistan witnessed a decline of 1 percent for the week ended May 2, 2024, compared to the previous week, providing a temporary respite amidst fluctuating commodity prices.
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Essential Items Register Sharp Price Hike Ahead of Ramadan
Karachi, March 9, 2024 – The prices of essential items in Pakistan have experienced a notable surge, raising concerns among the public as the holy month of Ramadan approaches, according to official statistics released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Weekly Inflation Rise Hits Pakistan Amidst Petroleum Price Hike
Islamabad, February 23, 2024 – Pakistan is grappling with a notable increase in weekly inflation, attributed to the recent surge in petroleum prices.
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Inflation of Essential Prices in Pakistan Nears 45%
Islamabad, January 19, 2024 – Alarming data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday reveals that the inflation of essential prices in Pakistan has surged, nearing a staggering 45 percent.
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Sensitive Price Inflation Skyrockets by Over 44% in Pakistan
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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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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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 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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