Pakistan’s weekly inflation recorded a slight decline of 0.33 percent, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics. The report shows mixed price trends across essential goods. Despite the weekly drop, annual inflation remains elevated at 13.98 percent. The statistics bureau noted that 19 essential items became more expensive during the week. Meanwhile, nine items saw […]
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Rising prices shrink Pakistani plates, survey shows
Rising inflation has significantly reduced food consumption among Pakistani households, according to official data. Nearly all staple foods declined from 2018 to 2025, except tomatoes. Experts say higher costs are reshaping household diets. Wheat and flour consumption dropped from 7kg to 6.6kg per person monthly. Rice fell from 1.06kg to 0.86kg, pulses from 0.35kg to […]