Pakistan Experiences 5.19% Year-on-Year Inflation as Ramazan Hits Household Budgets
Pakistan is facing a significant increase in short-term inflation, with the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) rising 5.19% year-on-year in the week ending February 19, impacting household budgets during Ramazan.
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ISLAMABAD: Short-term inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Index (SPI), rose 5.19 per cent year-on-year in the week ending Feb 19, reflecting higher retail prices of perishable food items and energy products in the domestic market. The SPI-based inflation has now increased for 29 consecutive weeks, underscoring persistent pressure on household budgets. The continued upward movement has largely been driven by a sharp rise in the prices of vegetables and other perishables, as well as...
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