The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a 0.31% increase in weekly inflation in the country, pushing the year-on-year rate to 2.21 per cent.
According to the latest PBS data, prices of 17 essential items increased, 9 decreased, and 25 remained unchanged during the week under review.
Among the key price hikes, sugar became costlier by Rs0.52 per kg, tomatoes by Rs11.42 per kg, and broiler chicken by Rs19.67 per kg.
Egg prices rose by Rs6.19 per dozen, onions by Rs1.29 per kg, garlic by Rs6.03 per kg, and a 20kg wheat flour bag by Rs21.18.
The price of mash pulse went up by Rs2.32 per kg, while mutton saw an increase of Rs6.68 per kg.
On the other hand, bananas dropped by Rs4.03 per dozen, potatoes by Rs1.37 per kg, channa pulse by Rs2.60 per kg, and an LPG cylinder by Rs10.39.
