ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s consumer inflation accelerated to 11.7 per cent year-on-year in May, increasing pressure on household budgets as higher energy costs, transport charges and food prices continued to drive up the cost of living across Pakistan. Read More: Pakistan’s inflation climbs to 23-month high in May According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation […]
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Pakistan inflation climbs to 11.7 percent amid price surge
Inflation in Pakistan has continued to rise sharply as the national rate reached 11.7 percent in May, marking the second consecutive month of double-digit increases. The latest data highlights growing pressure on households as prices rise across essential goods and services throughout the country. According to official statistics, inflation levels remained almost the same in […]
Pakistan’s inflation climbs to 23-month high in May
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose to its highest level in nearly two years during May 2026, reflecting growing price pressures across the economy and raising concerns ahead of the new fiscal year. Read More: Weekly inflation hits 4.15% as food prices surge According to the latest monthly report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, inflation increased by […]
SPI inflation rises 4.52pc amid higher food prices
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 4.52 per cent year-on-year in the week ending January 29, largely driven by higher retail prices of tomatoes, pulses and other essential food items, official data showed on Friday. Read More: Weekly inflation falls by 0.03% According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, SPI inflation has […]
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Zohran Mamdani was ceremonially sworn in as New York City’s 112th mayor on Thursday, vowing to pursue an ambitious democratic socialist agenda focused on easing the cost of living for working residents. Speaking on the steps of City Hall, he promised to prioritise affordability and economic justice. Read More: New York enters new era as Mamdani takes […]
Trump refocuses on affordability to win over concerned voters
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is shifting his messaging strategy to highlight affordability and combat voter concerns about the rising cost of living. The approach emphasizes new tax breaks, progress on inflation, and recent deals to reduce prescription drug prices, aiming to appeal to voters who cited economic issues as their top priority in recent […]
Tomato Prices Skyrocket to Rs500/kg
LAHORE – Inflation-weary citizens are facing yet another blow as tomato prices have soared to an unprecedented Rs500 per kilogram in parts of the country, deepening the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. In Lahore, wholesale markets are witnessing a sharp spike, with tomato supplies reportedly dropping by nearly 50%, sending retail prices skyrocketing. Traders say supply shortages […]