Short-term inflation increases 9.29% YoY
Pakistan's short-term inflation rose to 9.29% annually in early August 2026, driven by significant price hikes in essential food items like chicken and onions. The data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics highlights the varying impact of inflation across different income brackets.
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Rising inflation directly impacts the cost of living and economic stability for households in Pakistan.
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facebook --> twitter --> whatsup --> linkded --> email MORE (3) Messenger Whatsapp --> IMF projects 7.2% inflation this fiscal year, up from its earlier 6.3% estimate. PHOTO: PIXABAY ISLAMABAD: The pace of inflation accelerated during the first week of August 2026, reversing the slowdown recorded in the final week of the previous month. The weekly inflation rate rose 0.28%, while the annual inflation stood at 9.29%.
During the week, prices of 20 essential commodities increased, nine declined, while 22 remained unchanged, according to the weekly inflation report released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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