According to data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for short-term inflation has decreased by 1.7 percent. However, year-on-year, the SPI has surged to 35.45 percent, primarily due to increasing prices of food items and electricity.

Inflation in Pakistan has decreased due to lower prices of petroleum products and the fall in the dollar rate. The weekly report from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics shows a 1.7% decrease in the inflation rate, with prices of 24 items dropping while 14 items increased. Prices of onion, chicken, lentils, tea, and rice fell, but rates of eggs, mutton, and beef increased. Read more on the source here.

Pakistan’s weekly inflation saw a decrease of 1.7% due to a drop in petrol prices, providing relief to consumers. The annualized sensitive price indicator (SPI) increased by 35.5%, with prices of certain items rising and others declining. The SPI data is collected by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).

Short-term inflation in Pakistan rises to 35.45% due to higher prices of essential food items and electricity. The caretaker government’s reduction in petroleum product prices is expected to impact everyday prices, except transportation costs. In the reviewed period, several items experienced significant price increases, while others saw decreases week-on-week.

In the week ending on October 19, short-term inflation in Pakistan rose to a staggering 35.45%. Rising prices of essential food items and electricity are contributing factors. Petroleum price reductions may have a positive impact in the future, but transportation costs remain unaffected. The government must address this issue to reduce the burden on consumers.

According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), the weekly inflation rate in Pakistan has slightly declined by 1.70 percent, giving consumers a bit of relief. However, compared to the same week last year, the inflation rate has actually increased by 35.45 percent.

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The weekly inflation in Pakistan dropped by 1.70% according to a recent report by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Prices of essential items such as onions, chicken, and petrol decreased, providing relief to consumers.

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