Economy
Weekly inflation rises to 12.31% as LPG and tomatoes jump
Short-term inflation rose to 12.31% in the week to November 5, with LPG up 115% and tomatoes up 79% on a year ago, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said.
Food inflation
Food inflation: 3 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Weekly inflation rises to 12.31% as LPG and tomatoes jump. Key developments, background and analysis.
3 stories on food inflation since 15 October 2026; the latest was published on 6 November 2026.
Key developments
- Weekly inflation rises to 12.31% as LPG and tomatoes jumpThe Sensitive Price Index showed short-term inflation of 12.31% year on year in the week ending November 5, up from 11.32% the week before, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said.
- Karachi raises official beef and mutton rates by up to Rs100 a kiloKarachi's commissioner raised the official price of beef with bone to Rs1,050 per kg and without bone to Rs1,350, up Rs50 from February.
- Pakistan has South Asia's worst hunger score, says 2026 Global Hunger IndexPakistan recorded the highest score in South Asia on the 2026 Global Hunger Index, as food inflation, floods and global conflict worsened food security.
Sindh
Karachi raises official beef and mutton rates by up to Rs100 a kilo
Karachi's commissioner raised official beef rates by Rs50 and mutton by Rs100 per kg, but market prices run well above the notified rates.
Islamabad
Pakistan has South Asia's worst hunger score, says 2026 Global Hunger Index
Pakistan recorded the highest score in South Asia on the 2026 Global Hunger Index, as food inflation, floods and global conflict worsened food security.