Tags : Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Pakistan Imports $1 Billion Worth of Wheat in Nine Months

During the first nine months of the current fiscal year, Pakistan has imported wheat worth one billion US dollars, according to sources from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The country imported 3.4 million tonnes of wheat from July 23 to March 24. In July 2023, the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) authorized the government to […]Read More

The stock market begins the week in red

KARACHI: For the majority of the previous trading week, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) was able to keep rising. Nonetheless, it appeared that the index was in a bearish mood during the final two trading days of the week. The index started this week on the downward trend once more. Plunging to 63,149.46 points from […]Read More

In Pakistan, Weekly inflation surges by 0.30pc: PBS

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which measures weekly inflation, showed an increase of 0.30 percent for the total consumption group during the week ending on October 12, according to data released on Friday by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). According to the PBS statistics, the SPI for the week under consideration in the […]Read More

In July: Inflation rate reaches 28.3% in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: The inflation rate has increased by 3.46 percent to 28.3 percent in July, the private news channel reported quoting the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). As per details, the inflation rate has increased by 3.46% to 28.3% in July however the finance ministry has predicted the rate to be between 25 to 27%. Also Read: Fawad […]Read More

Once again Digital Census extended

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has extended the deadline for the ongoing digital census process for the fourth time, as the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) failed to conclude the process within the given deadline. According to latest reports, the PBS announced that April 30 will be the final deadline for the completion of the census […]Read More

In 7 months, Pakistan earns US $484m from travel services

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has earned US $484.140 million by providing different travel services in various countries during the first 7 months of the current fiscal year 2022-23. This shows growth of 53.67 percent as compared to the US $315.060 million worth same services provided during the corresponding period of the last fiscal year 2021-22, the Pakistan […]Read More

Inflation breaks all records

KARACHI: Pakistan’s monthly inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), reached an all-time high of 35.37 per cent year-on-year (YoY) in March, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data showed Saturday. According to data released by PBS, prices in urban and rural areas increased 32.97pc and 38.88pc year-on-year, respectively. Also Read: No change in […]Read More

In December, Inflation jumps to 24.47pc

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in December 2022 rose to 24.47 percent from 23.84 percent a month earlier, as the elevated food item prices in the month jacked up the general inflation, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Monday reported. The inflation rate has almost doubled now since April 2022’s CPI of 13.4 […]Read More

Karachi: Flour price reaches record high of Rs 2140 per

KARACHI: The flour prices in the country have reached record high after a 20-kg bag of the commodity is being sold at Rs2,140 in Karachi, Private NEWS reported quoting Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) data. Karachiities are being forced to buy costliest flour in the country as the citizens are forced to buy the flour […]Read More

Floods sent food prices sky rocketing

Catastrophic monsoon floods in Pakistan have sent food prices skyrocketing, putting many staples out of the reach of the poor as the cash-strapped nation battles shortages. The floods have submerged a third of the country, killing more than 1,100 people and affecting over 33 million. Recovery could cost more than $10 billion, according to the […]Read More