Flour prices rise in Pakistan with Islamabad recording highest rate

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1. 5 Sep 2026 71% related

   6 outlets

   Pakistan's weekly inflation rises 0.65 percent

   Most outlets reported the 0.65 percent increase in Pakistan’s weekly inflation, with a focus on rising fuel and food prices. Several highlighted specific items that saw significant price hikes, such as onions, tomatoes, and potatoes. Daily Times and Daily Pakistan (English) emphasized the impact on household budgets, while ARY News (English) and Dunya News noted the largest percentage increases for individual items. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics was cited as the source in multiple reports.

2. 27 Aug 2026 81% related

   3 outlets

   Flour and onion prices rise in Karachi

   Both outlets reported a sharp increase in flour and onion prices in Karachi, noting the added financial pressure on consumers. Dawn provided specific figures for the price hikes, mentioning the rise in flour by up to Rs275 per 50kg bag and the increase in naan, sheermal, and taftaan prices. It also briefly referenced the timing in relation to the expected arrival of imported wheat. ProPakistani similarly highlighted the surge in prices but offered fewer specific details, instead framing the issue in the context of the country preparing for an unspecified event.