Pakistan, Oct. 17 -- Pakistan recorded a 0.49 percent increase in weekly inflation, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics announced. This rise pushed the annual inflation rate to 4.57 percent. During the week, prices of 24 essential items went up, while 8 items became cheaper. Meanwhile, prices of 19 items stayed steady. These shifts show ongoing changes in the cost of living.

Tomatoes led the price surge, jumping 33.20 percent in just one week. Onion prices rose by 8.70 percent, eggs by 2.18 percent, and flour by 1.42 percent. The report also noted increases in sugar, ghee, cooking oil, garlic, and potatoes. These increases have put pressure on household budgets nationwide.

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