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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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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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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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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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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By Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy delivered a stretch of rare macroeconomic calm in the first half of FY2026, with easing inflation, a revival in large-scale manufacturing, firmer foreign exchange buffers and a steady rupee combining to lift investor confidence and policy credibility. Official data for July–December show a stabilizing …
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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: S&P Global Market Intelligence has unveiled its latest macroeconomic projections for Pakistan, painting an optimistic yet cautious picture of easing inflation, manageable current account deficits, and accelerating growth. Released this week, the forecasts largely mirror the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) recent guidance, signaling broad consensus among …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s power sector circular debt rose by Rs75 billion in the first half of FY26 (July-December 2025), reaching Rs1.689 trillion—a 4.65% increase despite government capital injections of Rs780 billion and Rs1.225 trillion in commercial borrowing at lower rates during FY25. At the end of June 2025, the …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), a key weekly measure of inflation for essential commodities in Pakistan, declined by 0.48% for the week ended January 22, 2026, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks a welcome relief for households amid …
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Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a modest weekly increase in short-term inflation, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising by 0.12% for the week ended January 8, 2026. This brings the SPI index to 334.35 points (base 2015-16=100), up from 333.96 points the previous week. …
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