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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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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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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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed sharply in January 2026, offering a welcome respite for the country’s external account, as a record-breaking surge in exports combined with a decline in imports, according to provisional figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The monthly trade gap fell by …
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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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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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BeNewz Report ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported a marginal increase in weekly inflation, with the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) rising by 0.12% for the week ending January 8, 2026. The SPI, which tracks price movements of 51 essential commodities collected from 50 markets across 17 cities, provides …
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