Flour mill owners in Karachi have announced an Rs8 per kilogram reduction in the ex mill price of wheat flour following successful negotiations with the Karachi administration, providing much-needed relief to consumers facing high food costs. Read More: New wheat flour prices notified as Karachi faces supply crisis The decision was reached during a meeting held at […]
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Asian markets fall as Gulf tensions drive oil prices higher
Asian stock markets declined on Monday as escalating conflict in the Gulf and renewed concerns over the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices sharply higher, raising fears of inflation and increasing uncertainty across global financial markets. Read More: Oil prices ease after Opec+ boosts output targets Investor sentiment weakened after Iran claimed to have closed the […]
Karachi revises flour prices, notification issued by Commissioner’s Office
The Karachi administration has officially revised flour prices across the city, with new rates taking immediate effect under a notification issued by the Commissioner’s Office. The updated price list replaces the rates announced on May 12 and reflects an increase in the wholesale and retail prices of several flour varieties. Read More: Punjab’s flour cost hits Rs […]
Hafiz Naeem calls for private sector pay raise
Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has called on the government and employers to increase salaries for private sector workers, arguing that employees outside the public sector have been left without meaningful relief despite rising inflation. Speaking at a press conference in Karachi, Hafiz Naeem criticized the federal budget, saying it failed to provide substantial […]
Finmin sees stronger growth, lower inflation amid easing global tensions
Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said there was significant upside potential for Pakistan’s economic growth, inflation, foreign exchange reserves and interest rates in FY2026-27, provided the country does not have to contend with the second- and third-order effects of the conflict in the Middle East. “For the next year, we have the GDP growth number at […]
Short-term inflation down by 0.56%
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation decreased by 0.56 percent during the week ended on June 4, 2026 for the combined consumption group, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, SPI for the week under review declined to 355.55 points as compared to 357.54 points recorded in […]
Weekly inflation eases as prices of some essentials decline
Pakistan recorded a slight decline in weekly inflation, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, offering some relief to consumers despite continued increases in the prices of several essential commodities. Read More: Weekly SPI declines as annual inflation remains sharply elevated The bureau reported that weekly inflation fell by 0.56 per cent during the latest […]
Pakistan’s consumer inflation rises to 11.7pc in May
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 […]
SBP governor projects inflation to rise to 7 percent
Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan Jameel Ahmad has projected that Pakistan’s inflation rate could rise to 7 percent, while expressing optimism about medium-term economic stability and growth. مہنگائی کی شرح 7 فیصد تک جانے کا امکان ہے،گورنر اسٹیٹ بینکhttps://t.co/qBybnJRzs4 — Baaghi TV باغی ٹی وی (@BaaghiTV) May 16, 2026 Addressing the Karachi Chamber […]
Government cuts petrol, diesel prices by Rs5 per litre
The federal government has announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices, offering temporary relief to consumers amid continued pressure from high fuel costs and inflation. According to a notification issued by the Petroleum Division, the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel have been reduced by Rs5 per litre each for the coming week. The […]