Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Pakistan's weekly inflation, measured through the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), increased slightly by 0.49 percent for the week ending October 16, 2025. The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics reported that the SPI for the combined consumption group rose to 334.39 points compared to 332.75 points during the previous week. On an annual basis, inflation recorded a 4.57 percent rise compared to the same week last year, indicating persistent price pressure on essential goods across the country.

The SPI index, based on 2015-16 prices, covers 17 urban centers and tracks 51 key household items. The lowest income group, earning up to Rs17,732 per month, experienced the sharpest weekly increase of 1.07 percent, as their index cl...