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Cost of living rises: SPI records increase in weekly inflation
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) recorded a slight increase of 0.71 per cent for the week ending November 3, 2023, compared to the previous week. According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the combined index stood at 279.08 on November 3, 2023, up from 277.11 on October 26, 2023, and significantly higher…
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Eggs and tomatoes lead weekly price hikes in latest SPI inflation report
The latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveals that, for the week ending on October 12, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) reflected a notable weekly inflation uptick of 0.30 per cent.
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Pakistan’s weekly inflation reaches record high of 48.35%
According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) has risen by 1.05 per cent to reach a record high of 48.35 per cent year-on-year for the week ending May 4. The SPI for the aforementioned week was recorded at 254.84 points, compared to 252.2 points the previous week.
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Weekly inflation in Pakistan spikes above 44%
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported that for the week ending on April 6, 2023, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation has increased by 0.92 per cent. This rise is mainly due to an increase in the prices of food items such as chicken (15.87 per cent), sugar (13.48 per cent), potatoes…
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Weekly inflation in Pakistan jumps to 42.3% as prices increase ahead of Ramadan
According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Friday, weekly inflation surged by 1.37 per cent week-on-week and 42.27 per cent year-on-year during the week ended March 9. This marks a 25-week high on an annualized basis, as prices of perishables have started to rise ahead of Ramadan. The surge in…
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Weekly inflation increases more than 38% as prices of petrol and food items hit the roof
he latest inflation report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows a 2.89% increase in the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended February 16, 2023. The report highlights a significant increase in food and petrol prices leading to a 38.42% year-on-year inflation. The report also includes details on the items that have…
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Weekly inflation jumps by over 29% due to rising food prices
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended December 29, recorded a decrease of 0.09 per cent due to decline in the prices of food and non-food items, says the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan to import vegetables from neighbouring countries to overcome shortage
After devastating floods ravaged the nation, Pakistani officials made the decision to import onions and tomatoes from Iran and Afghanistan due to the rising prices and imminent food crisis. The production and supply of vegetables and other crops has been impacted by the recent torrential rains and flooding. At a meeting presided over by Commerce…
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Retailers in Lahore continue to overcharge for food items
Lahore residents are forced to pay high prices for basic food items since a number of store owners refuse to sell basic items at the government-recommended price list. Those who complain about price violations are asked to shop elsewhere where the items are offered at legal prices. The price of chicken was recently cut by…
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Annual inflation in Pakistan jumps to 38.63% after weekly increase of 0.82%
The sensitive price indicator (SPI) hit an annualised high of 38.63 per cent due to a lack of perishable goods brought on by severe rains, and weekly inflation increased by 0.82 per cent for the seven days ending August 4, 2022. The base for most cooked meals in the country is an onion and tomato. Onions…