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Weekly inflation rises 0.37% in latest PBS data

Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator rose 0.37% in the week ending March 5, reflecting higher food and fuel costs Weekly inflation measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) increased by 0.37% for the week ended March 5, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. The SPI is calculated every week …

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CCP urges reforms for competitive auto sector

Competition Commission calls for policy, financing, and regulatory reforms to boost Pakistan’s auto industry. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a landmark report, “The Road to Fair Competition – A Study of Pakistan’s Automobile Industry,” highlighting structural and regulatory challenges and recommending sweeping reforms to …

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FBR faces Rs 450bn shortfall in 8 months

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: FBR collected Rs 8.1tr in July-February, missing the revised target by Rs 450bn and raising the likelihood of another downward revision after IMF talks. Pakistan’s Federal Board of Revenue has recorded a Rs 450bn revenue shortfall during the first eight months of fiscal year 2025-26, intensifying pressure …

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SPI falls 0.54% in week to Feb 26

Pakistan’s weekly inflation eased 0.54% for the week ended February 26, driven by sharp declines in vegetable and poultry prices, official data showed. Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said on Friday the Sensitive Price Indicator declined 0.54% week-on-week for the period ended February 26, 2026, reflecting lower …

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FBR Offices to Open Feb 28 for Tax Collection

Federal Board of Revenue will keep all major field offices open on Saturday, February 28, to facilitate taxpayers and ensure timely collection of duties and taxes. BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue said on Friday it will keep all Large Taxpayer Offices, Medium Taxpayer Offices, Corporate Tax Offices …

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ECC okays wheat sale at revised prices

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee approved sale of 500,000 metric tons of wheat at revised reserve prices and cleared Rs536m grant for former Pak-PWD projects. The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved the disposal of 500,000 metric tons of wheat stock held by the Pakistan …

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Weekly inflation surges 1.16% ahead of Ramazan

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD:  Short-term inflation in Pakistan accelerated sharply this week, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising by 1.16% for the week ended February 19, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The SPI, which tracks prices of 51 essential commodities across …

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Weekly inflation eases as food prices decline

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation recorded a notable easing during the week ended February 12, 2026, as prices of key food items — particularly eggs and vegetables — declined significantly. According to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) dropped by …

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Weekly inflation inches up as vegetable and fuel prices rise

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation registered a slight increase in the latest week, driven mainly by higher prices of vegetables and fuel, according to official data released on Thursday. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) — a weekly gauge of price movements for 51 essential commodities across 50 markets in …

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SPI dips slightly amid food price rollercoaster

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: In a modest relief for inflation-weary consumers, Pakistan’s Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) edged down by 0.03% for the week ending January 29, 2026, according to the latest report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This weekly gauge, tracking 51 essential commodities across 50 markets in 17 …

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