Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that weekly inflation measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator declined by 0.33% for the week ending May 21, 2026, mainly due to falling prices of chicken, electricity charges, petrol and diesel. However, despite the weekly relief, annual inflation recorded through the SPI remained elevated at 14.47%, reflecting continued pressure on […]
Essential Commodities
Karachi notifies new official prices for pulses, rice and spices
The Karachi administration has notified new official prices for pulses, rice and spices, with the Commissioner’s Office enforcing the revised rates under the Sindh Essential Commodities Act to curb profiteering and provide relief to consumers. Read More: 18% sales tax on packaged food items from July According to a notification issued on Saturday, Commissioner Karachi […]
Weekly inflation hits 4.15% as food prices surge
The weekly inflation rate in Pakistan rose to 4.15 percent, the Federal Bureau of Statistics reported. Short-term weekly inflation increased by 0.53 percent. Rising food prices contributed heavily to the spike. In the past week, prices of 15 essential items increased, while 12 items became cheaper and 24 remained stable. Chicken prices surged by 20.33 […]