SAHIWAL: Consumers in Sahiwal are facing a sudden surge in flour prices, which have increased by nearly 30 percent over the past few days. The sharp rise has sparked concern among residents, many of whom rely on flour as a staple food item. Read More: Flour prices go up in several cities across country Local market […]
Inflation
Weekly inflation up by 0.12%
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.12 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on January 08, 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 334.35 points, up from […]
Iran warns suppliers amid subsidy reform rollout
TEHRAN: Iran President Masoud Pezeshkian on Thursday warned domestic suppliers against hoarding or overpricing goods as his government implements a major subsidy reform aimed at easing pressure on consumers, state media reported. Read More: Fallacious Iran and Pakistan Nuclear Comparison “People should not feel any shortage in terms of goods’ supply and distribution,” Pezeshkian said, urging ministries […]
PSX crosses 182,000 as bullish trend continues despite economic challenges
KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) surged past the 182,000-mark on Monday as local investors drove a record-setting rally despite economic challenges, including declining exports and a widening trade deficit. Read More: PSX Slumps Amid Economic Concerns The benchmark KSE-100 index hit an intraday high of 184,000 before closing at 182,408.24, up 3,373 points or 1.88pc. The […]
Weekly inflation eases by 0.67%
The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), decreased by 0.67 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on January 1st 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 333.96 points, up from […]
Sindh cuts wheat issue price, mills agree to lift stocks
Roller flour mills and chakki owners in Sindh have reluctantly agreed to lift wheat from the food department’s godowns after the provincial government revised the issue price downward, officials and industry representatives said on Thursday. The food department has fixed the wheat issue price at Rs8,000 per 100kg bag, reducing it from the earlier rate […]
Inflation clocks in at 5.6% in December 2025
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation stood at 5.6 percent on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in December 2025, lower than the 6.1 percent recorded in November 2025, but higher than 4.1 percent registered in December 2024, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported Thursday. According to latest PBS data, the CPI inflation Urban, increased by5.8%on […]
US economic growth hits two-year high
NEW YORK: The United States (US) economy expanded at an annualised rate of 4.3 per cent in the third quarter, marking its fastest growth in two years and significantly exceeding market expectations, according to data released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday. Read More: Trump claims historic Gaza peace, hails US economic boom The stronger-than-expected performance […]
Bank of England cuts rates to 3.75% but signals caution
LONDON — The Bank of England (BoE) on Thursday lowered its benchmark interest rate to 3.75% from 4.0% after a narrow 5-4 vote by the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The move marks the fourth rate reduction this year but comes with a warning that further cuts could be limited as policymakers weigh the risks of […]
SBP cuts policy rate by 50 basis points to 10.5%
ISLAMABAD – The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday announced a 50 basis point reduction in its policy rate, bringing it down to 10.5 per cent. This marks the first rate cut since May, when the benchmark rate was last reduced and subsequently held at 11 per cent. Read More: SBP likely to hold interest rate at […]