The sharp rise in gold prices over the past two years has evolved from a market trend into a broader signal of mounting global and domestic uncertainty, reshaping investor behaviour across the world and in Pakistan. Read More: Gold and silver prices surge in Pakistan amid global market rally International bullion prices crossed the landmark level of […]
Inflation
Weekly inflation witnesses slight increase
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed a slight increase of 0.09 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on February 4, 2026, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 333.79 […]
Headline inflation recorded at 5.8% in Jan
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation stood at 5.8 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in January 2026, up from 5.6 percent recorded in December 2025, and 2.4 percent registered in January 2025, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported. According to latest PBS data, the CPI inflation Urban, remained stable at 5.8% on year-on-year […]
Weekly inflation falls by 0.03%
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.03 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on January 29, 2026, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 333.49 points, down from […]
US Federal Reserve holds rates steady amid Trump pressure
The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, resisting pressure from President Donald Trump to implement cuts. In a 10-2 vote, the central bank maintained the federal funds rate at 3.50–3.75%, citing solid economic growth and stabilizing unemployment. Read More: Dollar faces pressure but remains dominant in global finance The Federal Open Market […]
Weekly inflation falls by 0.48 %
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.48 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on January 22, 2026, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. According to the PBS data, the SPI for the week under review was recorded at 333.60 points, down from […]
Fuel prices held steady as government raises petroleum levy
The government on Thursday kept the prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) unchanged for the next fortnight, while increasing the petroleum levy on both fuel. Read More: Petroleum rates may drop from January 16 According to a statement issued by the Petroleum Division, petrol will continue to retail at Rs253.17 per litre and HSD at […]
Govt trims PIB yields amid strong demand
KARACHI: The government on Wednesday raised Rs546 billion through the sale of long-term Pakistan Investment Bonds (PIB) while sharply reducing cut-off yields by up to 70 basis points, pointing to expectations of lower interest rates ahead. Strong participation kept the borrowing within the Rs450bn auction target, although the government also secured additional sums through non-competitive […]
Petrol and diesel prices set to fall from Thursday
ISLAMABAD: The prices of petrol, diesel, and other petroleum products are expected to decrease from Thursday, with reductions of up to Rs4.50 per litre for the next fortnight, officials said. The adjustment comes in response to fluctuations in the international oil market. Read More: Petrol, other fuel prices expected to fall from January 16 According to sources, […]
Petrol prices may drop again from January 16
Petrol and other petroleum product prices in Pakistan are expected to decline for the fourth consecutive fortnight from January 16, according to local media reports citing official sources on Tuesday. Read More: Petrol price slashed by Rs 10.28, diesel by Rs 8.57 for next fortnight Preliminary calculations indicate that petrol prices may be reduced by […]