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. […]
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Food costs push Pakistan inflation above 4%
Pakistan’s short-term inflation rose 4.18% year-on-year as food prices kept cost pressures high for households. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, showed the continued burden on family budgets. On a weekly basis, SPI fell 0.48%, mainly due to cheaper vegetables, LPG, and pulses, but overall costs remain elevated. Food […]