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 […]
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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 […]
Pakistan expects inflation steady despite global economic pressures
Pakistan’s inflation is expected to remain within the 8 to 9 percent range in April 2026, as supply chain disruptions linked to regional tensions continue to influence domestic prices. The Finance Division stated in its monthly economic outlook that key macroeconomic indicators have remained relatively stable despite ongoing external pressures. The report highlighted that inflationary […]
Pakistan sees slight weekly inflation drop
Pakistan’s weekly inflation recorded a slight decline of 0.33 percent, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics. The report shows mixed price trends across essential goods. Despite the weekly drop, annual inflation remains elevated at 13.98 percent. The statistics bureau noted that 19 essential items became more expensive during the week. Meanwhile, nine items saw […]
Transport fares remain stable across Pakistan, says price monitoring committee
The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) has stated that transport fares across Pakistan have remained unchanged, even as officials reported mixed trends in the prices of essential commodities, including a notable decline in chicken prices. Read More: Inter-city transport fares drop after diesel price cut The claim was made during a meeting chaired by Planning Minister Ahsan […]
Pakistan’s weekly inflation rises 1.93%
Pakistan’s weekly inflation increased by 1.93 percent, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics. The rise pushed the annual inflation rate to 12.15 percent, keeping it in double digits. Consumers across the country were affected by higher prices of essential goods. The report showed that prices of 28 essential items increased during the week. Only […]
SPI inflation rises 4.26% amid rising pulses and meat prices
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 4.26 percent year-on-year in the week ending February 12, driven mainly by higher prices for pulses and meat, according to official data released on Friday. Read More: Weekly inflation declines by 0.59% The SPI-based inflation has been on an upward trend for 28 consecutive weeks. […]
Weekly inflation rises 3.8% amid surge in food and fuel prices
ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation in Pakistan, measured by the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), increased 3.87 per cent year-on-year in the week ending January 15, driven mainly by rising prices of tomatoes and LPG cylinders. Read More: Rising prices push Pakistan’s weekly inflation up 0.73% Official data released on Friday showed that SPI-based inflation has trended upward for 24 […]
Economic growth drops to 3% in Pakistan
Islamabad: The World Bank has lowered Pakistan’s economic growth forecast for the current fiscal year. It now expects growth at 3%. Previously, the government aimed for 4.2%. This revision reflects challenges in agriculture, trade, and recovery from recent floods. The report predicts that Pakistan’s growth could rise to 3.4% in the 2026-27 fiscal year. Recovery […]
Food prices soar in Lahore despite official rates
Lahore residents faced rising this week as chicken, vegetables, and fruits sold far above official rates. Market surveys revealed widespread overcharging and weak enforcement of government-set prices. Consumers struggled to find chicken and fresh produce at the notified rates. Chicken prices led the surge, with live chicken officially set at Rs379–393 per kg but largely […]