Pakistan, Jan. 24 -- Pakistan's short-term inflation rose 4.18% year-on-year as food prices kept cost pressures high for households. The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, showed the continued burden on family budgets. On a weekly basis, SPI fell 0.48%, mainly due to cheaper vegetables, LPG, and pulses, but overall costs remain elevated.

Food items accounted for most of the weekly price movements. Vegetables, pulses, edible oils, and staple foods showed significant volatility, while non-food items, particularly energy-related inputs like gas and firewood, added further pressure. Analysts noted these trends signal persistent inflationary risks for urban and rural consumers alike.

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