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Every story Skardu Times has filed on inflation, newest first.
Jamaat-e-Islami sets November 3 talks with government on petroleum levy
Liaquat Baloch says Ishaq Dar fixed the date on WhatsApp, and that the party will march from Multan to Islamabad if the levy is not rolled back.
Ogra raises LPG price by Rs14.73 per kg for November
A domestic cylinder will cost Rs3,470.09 from 1 November, Rs173.86 more than October's Rs3,296.23, under the regulator's notification.
Weekly inflation slips 0.35pc as tomatoes, diesel climb
PBS puts the SPI at 373.51 points from 374.84 a week earlier, with tomatoes up 34.91 percent and year-on-year inflation at 11.32 percent.
LPG still sells at Rs550-600 a kilo as official price gap persists
The importers' association has warned of a further increase in November and slower supplies, with bowsers from the Taftan border now taking up to 12 days.
Finance Division projects October inflation at 9.5 to 10.5 percent
Monthly outlook flags Gulf conflict, oil prices and trade disruption as downside risks after September inflation eased to 10.3 percent from 11.1 percent in August.
SBP governor expects current account deficit below 1% of GDP
Jameel Ahmad told ICMA Pakistan's annual convocation that growth recovered to 3.7% in FY26 and inflation should ease back toward target.
PSX closes above 164,000 as buyers return after rate hike
Topline Securities says the benchmark gained 1,428.73 points, or 0.88 per cent, to settle at 164,467.20 despite the State Bank raising its policy rate by 50 basis points.
LPG sells at Rs 550 a kilo in Punjab despite Rs 280 rate
Express News quotes retailers saying Ogra has moved against shops but not against plant owners who charge above Rs 525 per kilogram.
SBP governor says fundamentals improved despite global shocks
Speaking at ICMAP's convocation in Karachi, Jameel Ahmad said inflation is near target and growth recovering, and warned against short-term fixes.
SBP governor credits disciplined policy for economic recovery
Jameel Ahmad cites a positive real policy rate and risk-based supervision, while the maritime minister says secure sea routes remain vital to stability.
LPG falls Rs 50 a kg in Lahore but stays double Ogra rate
Dealers expect a further drop as fresh stocks arrive, yet consumers pay Rs 550 a kg against the Rs 279.34 rate fixed by the regulator.
FPCCI and textile exporters reject SBP rate hike to 12 percent
Industry bodies say costlier credit will slow manufacturing and exports and want single-digit rates, while foreign investors welcomed the 50-basis-point increase, Profit reported.
Jamaat-e-Islami sets 10-day deadline over petroleum levy
Hafiz Naeemur Rehman says the government must show progress on abolishing the levy before JI's mid-November long march on Islamabad.
Karachi smartphone prices jump by up to Rs 30,000
Dealers blame rising memory-chip costs driven by artificial intelligence demand rather than taxes, as basic handsets double in price for low-income buyers.
SBP raises policy rate to 12% and projects $25bn reserves
Governor Jameel Ahmed says the $3.5 billion build-up to June 2027 will come mainly from dollar purchases in the market rather than fresh borrowing.
Petrol up Rs1.54, diesel Rs2.16 in one-day price notice
The Petroleum Division set petrol at Rs379.25 and high-speed diesel at Rs395.82 a litre for 27 October under the daily pricing mechanism.
Diesel up Rs1.91 a litre, petrol held for October 24-26
Profit by Pakistan Today reports the increase while petrol stays unchanged, but neither outlet's published material gives the new retail price per litre.
LPG sells at up to Rs650 a kg, far above OGRA's notified rate
Consumers in Peshawar, Lahore, Quetta and the twin cities are paying 550 to 650 rupees a kilogram against an October reference price of 280, with cylinders above Rs6,000.
State Bank raises policy rate to 12pc on Middle East oil shock
Governor Jameel Ahmed says crude above $100 a barrel pushed the Monetary Policy Committee to lift the rate by 50 basis points, with nine of ten members in favour.
State Bank meets to set policy rate, announcement due today
Investify expects a 50 basis point hike at the Monetary Policy Committee meeting, a projection the central bank has not confirmed.
Short-term inflation hits 11.92% on food, energy costs
The Sensitive Price Index rose 0.99 percent week-on-week for the week ending September 24, according to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data.
Weekly inflation rises 0.99 percent, annual rate hits 11.92 percent
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data shows electricity prices climbed 18.76 percent while tomatoes fell 13.45 percent during the third week of September.
ADB projects developing Asia growth to slow to 5 percent
The bank's September outlook also revised the 2026 forecast up by 0.1 percentage points and trimmed the regional inflation forecast.
ADB forecasts 3.7 percent growth for Pakistan in FY2027
Inflation is projected to climb to 8.3 percent as Middle East conflict and high energy costs complicate recovery.
ADB keeps Pakistan growth forecast at 3.7 percent
The Manila-based lender also sees inflation at 8.3 percent, above the government's 7 percent estimate, for this fiscal year.
Fuel Price Rise Deepens Cost-of-Living Squeeze
Aaj News reported students are struggling as petrol prices rise, while Energy Update said climbing fuel and energy costs are deepening Pakistan's cost-of-living crisis.
Petrol rises Rs4.61 per litre, diesel gets cheaper
Dawn reports the latest fortnightly fuel price adjustment but does not give new per-litre rates or the size of the diesel cut.
Planning Ministry asks PM for seat in IMF talks
Ahsan Iqbal says negotiations on growth, inflation and poverty fall under his ministry's domain and wants its earlier role restored.
PM asks JI to delay petroleum levy march until return
Government has proposed suspending the levy for one year as the Jamaat-e-Islami train march reaches Multan, sources say.
