Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), declined 0.98% for the week ended July 2, 2026, mainly due to sharp cuts in petroleum product prices, although tomato, onion and wheat flour prices recorded significant increases. Weekly inflation eased by 0.98% during the week ended …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The first pre-monsoon spell has reached Rawalpindi and Islamabad as the Pakistan Meteorological Department warns of heavy rain, flash floods, landslides and urban flooding across northern and central regions through July 2. The first spell of pre-monsoon rains swept across the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad on …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased by 0.16 percent during the week ended June 11, 2026, mainly driven by sharp increases in tomato and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The weekly …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast a severe heatwave across large parts of the country from June 7 to June 12, warning that temperatures could soar as high as 51 degrees Celsius in some southern districts under the influence of a strong high-pressure system developing in the …
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BeNewz Report SAHIWAL: A major tax evasion case has surfaced in Sahiwal after the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) uncovered significant discrepancies in reported sales of a well-known fast-food outlet, leading to an immediate recovery of Rs 4 million in taxes. According to official sources, the Regional Tax Office (RTO) …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), a key short-term measure of inflation, recorded a weekly decline of 0.33% for the week ending May 21, 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The index is used to track price movements of essential commodities across …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing the risk of a major wheat shortage after adverse weather conditions damaged crops across key agricultural regions, prompting the Punjab government to consider importing wheat to stabilize domestic supplies and control flour prices. Officials estimate that wheat production could decline by 12% to 15% …
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–The government has announced a Rs5 per litre reduction in petrol and diesel prices, with the revised rates taking effect after midnight BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday announced a cut in petroleum product prices for the next fortnight, lowering petrol and high-speed diesel rates by Rs 5 …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s weekly inflation rose 0.47% during the week ended May 14, driven by sharp increases in fuel, tomato and wheat flour prices, according to the latest data of Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported that the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast mainly hot and dry weather across most parts of the country in the three days with chances of isolated rain-wind and thunderstorms in northern regions. According to the latest weather outlook, most plain areas are expected to remain under intense …
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