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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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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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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 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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Weekly dip in SPI inflation as chicken & vegetable prices fall

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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Weekly inflation edges up 0.12% as wheat flour prices surge

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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Slight relief for consumers as weekly inflation eases by 0.09%

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Thursday released the latest Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) data, showing a marginal decline of 0.09% in the prices of essential commodities for the week ending December 24, 2025. The SPI, a key weekly measure designed to track short-term inflation trends …

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Weekly inflation rises 0.24% on food prices

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s short-term inflation edged higher during the week ended December 18, 2025, as food and energy prices recorded mixed movements, official data showed. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said the Sensitive Price Indicator increased 0.24% week-on-week, reflecting rising prices of several essential consumer items. The SPI tracks …

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Weekly inflation rises 0.73%, annual rate reaches 4.32%

Aftab Maken ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 0.73% increase in weekly inflation for the period ending 27 November 2025, pushing the year-on-year Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) inflation to 4.32%. The latest data reflects persistent pressure on household budgets as prices of essential goods continue to fluctuate. …

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