Category : Inflation Prices


Karachi's Price Control: A Mockery of Law

Karachi's price-control regime is a charade where official price lists exist but enforcement is absent, Commissioner Counters have vanished, and plastic bag bans are selectively applied, mocking the law.

Gold Prices Surge Rs4,643 Per Tola in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan rose sharply by Rs4,643 per tola to Rs442,636 on Monday, driven by a $46.43 increase in international rates to $4,202 per ounce, according to the All Pakistan Sarafa Gems and Jewellers Association.

Kuwait Inflation Eases to 2.49% in May 2026

Kuwait's annual inflation rate eased to 2.49% in May 2026, driven by higher food, healthcare, clothing, education, and miscellaneous goods prices, according to the Central Statistical Bureau.

New Taxes Drive Up Food Prices in Rawalpindi

New federal and provincial taxes have caused food prices to surge in Rawalpindi before budget approval, with milk at Rs250-260/L, mutton at Rs2,700/kg, and eggs at Rs210/dozen.

Poultry, Vegetable Prices Surge in Lahore

Poultry prices in Lahore rose sharply, with live chicken up Rs24/kg to Rs299-313, and chicken meat up Rs36/kg to Rs453, though retail prices remain higher. Vegetables and fruits also saw significant increases.

Pakistan's Worsening Hunger Crisis

More than 40% of Pakistan's population faces food insecurity, with 20% severely undernourished, driven by inflation, poverty, and climate shocks.

Govt Urged to Cut Petrol Prices After Global Oil Fall

Following Iran war, Pakistan petrol hit Rs458/litre due to Strait of Hormuz blockade. Global oil now falls, but prices remain high due to petroleum levy increases. Authorities urged to pass relief to consumers.

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