The Federal Bureau of Statistics has released a weekly report on inflation, revealing that 15 essential items have become more expensive over the past week, while 9 have become cheaper. The report states that the prices of 27 items have remained stable. The report highlights that the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) has increased by 13.28% over the past week, with a 2.23% surge in egg prices and a 2.13% increase in chicken prices.
According to the report, gram mash and mutton have become 1.74% and 1.54% more expensive, respectively. The report also notes that the prices of milk, yogurt, beef, and moong dal have increased. The report states that tomato prices have decreased by 6.03%, while garlic prices have dropped by 3.38%, onion prices by 1.22%, and ginger prices by 1.21%.
The report also notes that the value of the Iranian currency has increased in Pakistan due to the ongoing war between Iran and the United States and Israel. In response to the increasing prices of LPG, the administration has announced an operation against retailers and shopkeepers selling the commodity at inflated prices.
Consumers have complained that a kilogram of LPG is being sold at a price of 530 rupees, exceeding the official rate by 200 rupees. The 100 Index in the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has plummeted to 150,398 points from 1308 points in the previous business week.
Vice Chairman of the All Pakistan Petroleum Pump Association, Naeem Butt, has expressed concern over the increase in petroleum product prices. The prices of gold in exchange markets across Pakistan have also increased. Following the surge in fuel prices, there is a possibility of an increase in airfare.
The Power Division has released details of the government’s 3-month surplus power package, stating that industrial and agricultural sectors have consumed 23% more electricity during the period from December 2025 to February 2026. Chairman of the Pakistan Public Transport Owners Association has demanded that the government roll back the increase in diesel prices.
According to data, Pakistan’s exports have seen an 8% decline during the period from July to March. The State Bank of Pakistan has announced a significant decision to empower the country’s youth financially. The prices of gold in exchange markets across Pakistan have seen a reversal in trend.
The ongoing war in the Middle East has led to a significant increase in the cost of trade globally. The Economist has released a list of countries facing the severe consequences of the oil crisis caused by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
US President Donald Trump has announced that he is considering a plan to seize control of Iran’s oil, warning that Iran will see the destruction of its bridges and power plants. The Secretary-General of the Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naemur Rahman, has announced his support for Amrabbah Chaudhry in the ongoing legal proceedings.
According to a report by an Emirati media outlet, the war in the Gulf has put the global aviation industry under pressure, with airlines increasing their fares globally.
