Pakistan, May 16 -- Pakistan's weekly inflation went up by 1.03% during the week ending May 15, 2025. This increase came mainly due to higher prices of chicken, eggs, and sugar. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS), overall yearly inflation also rose by 1.29%. These changes reflect ongoing challenges for consumers across the country.

Out of 51 essential items, 18 saw price increases, while 12 items became cheaper. The remaining 21 items showed no change. Chicken prices jumped by nearly 16%. Eggs became over 8% more expensive. Sugar, powdered milk, mutton, and gram pulse also rose in price. Clothes and cooked food prices added more pressure to household budgets.

On the other hand, there was some relief in vegetable prices...