ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s headline inflation jumped to 3.5% year-on-year in May 2025, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This increase was higher than the government’s projection of 1.5% to 2% for the month. Although inflation slightly eased by 0.2% on a month-on-month basis, this decline follows a 0.8% drop in […]
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Food and power costs fall: Weekly inflation drops by 0.81%
ISLAMABAD – Pakistan’s weekly inflation saw a noticeable decline of 0.81% for the week ending May 29, 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This drop was mainly driven by lower electricity and chicken prices. On a yearly basis, however, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) showed a slight increase of 0.41%. Electricity charges […]
Pakistan’s economy shows modest growth of 2.4% in Q3 FY2024-25
Pakistan’s economy grew by 2.4% during the third quarter (January–March) of fiscal year 2024–25, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data was shared following the 113th meeting of the National Accounts Committee (NAC). Although this represents positive growth, it still falls short of the government’s full-year target of 3.6%, signaling a need […]
Pakistan’s exports fall 17.66% in april as imports surge by 16.22%
Pakistan’s exports took a significant hit in April 2025, while imports saw a sharp rise during the same month, according to the latest data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). Exports in April amounted to $2.18 billion, a 17.66% decrease from March 2025 and a 7.36% drop from April 2024. This decline highlights a […]
Prices rise again: Chicken, eggs, and sugar push weekly inflation up
Pakistan’s weekly inflation went up by 1.03% during the week ending May 15, 2025. This increase came mainly due to higher prices of chicken, eggs, and sugar. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), overall yearly inflation also rose by 1.29%. These changes reflect ongoing challenges for consumers across the country. Out of 51 […]
Inflation rises by 0.24% on weekly basis, reports Pakistan bureau of statistics
The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 0.24% increase in inflation on a week-on-week basis. The rise in prices has been driven by the increase in the costs of several essential items over the past week. The PBS data, released on Friday, indicates mixed trends in the prices of household goods and food […]
Inflation in Pakistan drops further in april, showing signs of economic ease
Inflation in Pakistan eased further in April 2025, continuing the downward trend seen in recent months. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), core inflation—excluding food and energy—dropped by 0.3%, compared to a 0.7% drop in March. This decline points to a gradual cooling in overall price pressures across the country. The Consumer Price […]
Pakistan’s cement exports soar by 28% in first nine months of FY25
Pakistan’s cement exports have surged by 28.19% in the first nine months of the fiscal year 2024–25. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), exports totaled $230.067 million, up from $179.472 million last year. This growth reflects strong global demand and improved production capabilities. In terms of volume, cement exports rose by 39.91%. This […]
Palm oil imports increase 40.61 percent to $2.397 billion in 11 months
ISLAMABAD: Palm oil imports increased by 40.61 percent during the first eleven months of the current fiscal year against the imports of the same period of last year. The palm oil imports during July-May (2020-21) were recorded at $2397.316 million against the imports of $1704.909 million during July-May (2019-20), showing an increase of 40.61 percent, […]
Services trade deficit shrinks by 53.01% in 10 months
ISLAMABAD: The country’s services trade deficit contracted by 53.01 percent during the first ten months of the current financial year (2020-21) as compared to the corresponding period of last year. The services trade deficit during July-April (2020-21) was recorded at $1420.55 million against the deficit of $3022.79 million in July-April (2019-20), according to the […]