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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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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Pakistan Records 22 Percent Decline in Electricity Charges: Official Statistics
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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Prices of Wheat and Sugar Double in Basket of Essential Items: Pakistan Bureau
Karachi, September 8, 2023 – Alarming data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday reveals that the prices of wheat flour and sugar have doubled over the past year, adding to the economic challenges faced by the nation.
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Petroleum Price Increase Leads to 31% Rise in Essential Item Costs
Islamabad, August 12, 2023 – The recent rise in petroleum prices has caused the costs of essential items to surge, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Prices of Essential Items Surge by 30% in Pakistan
Islamabad, August 4, 2023 – Pakistan is facing an alarming surge in the prices of essential consumer items, with a staggering 30% increase Year on Year (YoY) by the week ended August 3, 2023.
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Prices of Essential Items Jump by 29% in Pakistan
Islamabad, July 14, 2023 – Pakistan has witnessed a significant 29 percent increase in the prices of essential items, based on the Year on Year (YoY) comparison as of the week ending on July 13, 2023.
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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 makes unprecedented hike in petroleum prices over one year
Official documents released on Friday revealed that Pakistan has experienced an unprecedented increase in petroleum prices over the past year.
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