Weekly inflation eases below 2 per cent with Falling food prices
WEB DESK: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ending January 8, 2024, rose by 1.9 per cent year-on-year (YoY), according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks the lowest YoY increase in the past six years, as highlighted by brokerage firm Topline
Ghee, cooking oil prices surge amid market pressures
WEB DESK: The cost of cooking essentials has risen sharply as major ghee and cooking oil brands have significantly increased their prices. This price hike has further strained household budgets, with inflation continuing to climb. According to the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), price rises for sugar, cooking oil, firewood, tomatoes,
Weekly inflation climbs 0.38 per cent in Pakistan
WEB DESK: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) rose by 0.38 per cent for the week ending December 19 2024, primarily due to rising food prices. Key contributors to the uptick included a staggering 56.66 per cent increase in tomato prices, alongside smaller
Weekly inflation sees slight rise as food prices climb
WEB DESK: Sensitive Price Index (SPI) saw a slight increase of 0.07 per cent for the week ending December 12, 2024, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This rise was primarily driven by higher prices of essential items, including chicken (up by 3.80 per cent), vegetable ghee (up
Pakistan records 4 per cent weekly inflation, lowest in six years
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics on Friday released a report, the Sensitive Price Index in Pakistan continues its upward trend, with a 5 per cent increase recorded over the past week and a 4.16 per cent rise on an annual basis. The price fluctuates in essential commodities. Prices of
Pakistan’s weekly inflation surges to 12.8 per cent
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, short-term inflation in Pakistan, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased to 12.80 per cent year-on-year for the week ending September 26. Following a brief dip, this marks a slight rise of 0.05 per cent this week. The uptick in weekly inflation is primarily
Weekly inflation hits 3-year low at 12.7 per cent
The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ending on September 19, 2024, witnessed a year-on-year increase of 12.72 per cent, as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks the lowest annual inflation rate since October 2021, according to data from Arif Habib Limited (AHL). Key
Pakistan’s weekly price index rises sharply
ISLAMABAD: The Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group saw a notable increase of 1.3 per cent for the week ending June 13, 2024, marking a significant 23.03 per cent rise compared to the same period last year, according to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
Weekly inflation rises ahead of federal budget
WEB DESK: Weekly inflation has started to rise again, before the federal budget. Over the past week, prices of 19 essential items, including potatoes, onions, tomatoes, bananas, and chicken, have increased. The inflation rate for this week increased by 0.45%, according to the weekly report issued by the Bureau of
Pakistan earns record-breaking $431 million from meat exports
According to data from the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), the national average price of beef with bone (average quality) is Rs700-1,250 per kg, compared to Rs600-1,050 in in July 2023. The national average price of mutton (average quality) rose to Rs1,500-2,300 per kg from Rs1,400-2,000 during June 2023. In the
