Tea Imports ISLAMABAD: Amid a severe economic crisis, Pakistan’s tea imports surged during the first eight months of the current financial year, rising by 10.13% compared to the same period …
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Spike in Food and Fuel Prices Drives Weekly Inflation Up by 1.35%
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadWeekly Inflation ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis faced continued economic challenges during the holy month of Ramadan as weekly inflation surged by 1.35% in the week ending on March 14, primarily driven by …
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Higher Prices Hit Pakistanis in the New Year with Inflation Rise
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadInflation Rise The initial month of the new year has brought with it an unwelcome surge in inflation, exacerbating financial challenges for the Pakistani public, as per the latest statistics. …
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Rising Fuel Prices Propel Weekly Inflation to Highest Point in 7 Months
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadWeekly inflation ISLAMABAD: Weekly inflation in Pakistan has surged to its highest level in over seven months, driven by skyrocketing food prices, a depreciating currency, and increasing energy costs. According …
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Economy
Persistent Soaring Inflation Hits Six-Month High at 43.16% in Pakistan, Posing Economic Challenges
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadIn the week ending December 14, the weekly inflation rate in Pakistan remained at a six-month high of 43.16%, as per official data released on Friday. Soaring food prices, particularly …
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Pakistan’s October Trade Statistics Unveiled: A Detailed Analysis by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza Irshadin October, Pakistan’s trade deficit increased to $2.174 billion, a 43.21% month-on-month deterioration compared to the previous month’s deficit of $1.52 billion, as per the revised data released by the …
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Spiraling Inflation: Weekly SPI Skyrockets by 9.95% as Gas Prices Surge, Pushing Yearly Index to 41.9%
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadThe Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group experienced a significant increase of 9.95% WoW (Week over Week) during the week ended November 16, 2023. This surge was …
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Economy
Economic Resilience: Q1 Shows Remarkable 42% Trade Deficit Reduction
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadTrade Deficit ISLAMABAD: In the first quarter of the fiscal year, Pakistan witnessed a significant reduction in its trade deficit, which contracted by 42% to $5.3 billion. This reduction was …
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Weekly inflation rate further inflates by 3% in the third week of July 2023
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadInflation rate ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics released the latest data, showing a three percent surge in the weekly inflation rate. Many essential commodities experienced a sharp upward trend …
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Headline Inflation surges to 29% in the second week of July: PBS data
by Hamza Irshadby Hamza IrshadHeadline Inflation surges to 29% ISLAMABAD: During the week ending on July 13, 2023, the Weekly Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the Combined Group experienced a 0.33% increase. Compared to …