Pakistan, July 11 -- Inflation continues to pressure Pakistani households, as 19 essential items saw price hikes over the past week, according to the Federal Bureau of Statistics (FBS). The weekly inflation rate rose by 0.95%, a jump from 0.73% last week, while annual inflation edged up by 1.23%.

Vegetables and poultry led the surge. Chicken prices saw the highest weekly spike, rising by 22.61%, while tomatoes jumped 13.45%, onions 6.25%, and potatoes 2.79%. Sugar and garlic also saw moderate increases. Broken basmati rice became costlier by 0.84%, reflecting broader concerns about rising food insecurity.

Conversely, a few staples offered minor relief. LPG prices dropped 2.56%, mustard oil by 0.81%, and flour, cooking oil, and ghee all ...