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
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rate shows promising decline
Last week witnessed 1 % reduction in short-term inflation, with annualised inflation rate also declining to 24.37% following the decrease.
