Weekly inflation rate slightly declines in October 2026

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1. 3 Oct 2026 90% related

   6 outlets

   Pakistan's weekly inflation rises 0.21pc, annual rate at 11.53pc

   Most outlets reported the rise in weekly inflation to 0.21pc and the annual rate reaching 11.53pc, with some also noting the specific items that saw price increases, such as chicken, garlic, and pulse gram. While the framing was largely consistent, Business Recorder provided more detail on the specific price hikes of individual items, whereas others mentioned the basket of 51 items or the number of items with rising and falling prices only briefly.

2. 19 Sep 2026 89% related

   8 outlets

   Weekly inflation rises 0.49pc in Pakistan

   Most outlets reported the 0.49 percent rise in SPI-based weekly inflation, with several attributing the increase to higher fuel prices, particularly petrol and diesel. A few also noted the annual inflation rate reaching 10.64 percent and mentioned the rise in prices of essential commodities. While the framing of the cause varied slightly, the core statistic was consistently highlighted across the coverage.

3. 29 Aug 2026 93% related

   5 outlets

   Weekly inflation rises slightly according to SPI data

   Most outlets reported a 0.05 percent increase in SPI-based weekly inflation for the week ending August 27, 2026, with similar phrasing and emphasis on the slight rise. Dawn, however, highlighted a much larger 9.04 percent year-on-year increase in short-term inflation, attributing it mainly to higher energy prices. Business Recorder added context by noting that LPG price increases were a key driver of the weekly rise.

4. 22 Aug 2026 92% related

   5 outlets

   Weekly inflation rises 0.49 percent according to SPI data

   Most outlets reported the 0.49 percent week-on-week increase in the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation. Business Recorder added that the rise was mainly driven by higher onion prices, while The Nation and 24 News HD provided only the inflation figure without specifying contributing factors.

5. 1 Aug 2026 95% related

   5 outlets

   Weekly inflation declines slightly, annual rate remains at 9.05pc

   Most outlets reported the 0.91pc weekly drop in SPI-based inflation, citing the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. A few also noted the annual inflation rate of 9.05pc, with Dawn emphasizing the 9pc year-on-year increase driven by food prices. Business Recorder highlighted the decline in tomato prices as a key factor. Daily Times and The Nation summarized the weekly decrease without elaborating on causes.