Tag: Inflation

CM Baqar expresses displeasure with DCs over failure in price control

KARACHI, Nov 07 (APP):Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Jutice (R) Maqbool Baqar has expressed displeasure with the District Administration for their failure to enforce the official prices notified by their offices and retailers continue to overcharge inflation-hit consumers. The chief minister through a letter addressed to the divisional commissioners has conveyed his displeasure over the non-compliance… Continue reading CM Baqar expresses displeasure with DCs over failure in price control

Weekly inflation up by 0.71 percent

ISLAMABAD, Nov 3 (APP): The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed an increase of 0.71 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on November 02, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. The SPI for the week under review in the above-mentioned group was recorded at… Continue reading Weekly inflation up by 0.71 percent

Weekly inflation falls by 0.07 pc

ISLAMABAD, Jul 21 (APP):The weekly inflation, measured by the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), witnessed nominal decrease of 0.07 per cent for the combined consumption group during the week ended on July 20, Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Friday. The SPI for the week under review in the above-mentioned group was recorded at 258.45… Continue reading Weekly inflation falls by 0.07 pc

Masses bearing inflation burden due to poor policies of PTI’s government: Shazia

ISLAMABAD, Apr 14 (APP):Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Shazia Marri on Friday said that the masses are bearing the burden of inflation caused due to poor policies of the previous government during the last four years. Addressing a press conference along with Special Assistant to the… Continue reading Masses bearing inflation burden due to poor policies of PTI’s government: Shazia

Govt to provide free flour to 1m people of Islamabad in Holy Ramazan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Mar 13 (APP): In a major step for relief of the lower and middle-income class, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday decided that the federal government would distribute wheat flour among one million residents of Islamabad free of charge during the Holy Ramazan. The prime minister, chairing a high-level meeting to discuss the measures… Continue reading Govt to provide free flour to 1m people of Islamabad in Holy Ramazan: PM

ECNEC approves Rs 10 bn laptop scheme, Rs215 bn for flood-hit areas of Sindh

ISLAMABAD, Jan 5 (APP):The Executive Committee of National Economic Council (ECNEC) has approved the National Youth Laptop Scheme worth of Rs 10 billion to help the youth improve their digital skills. Addressing a press conference here on Thursday, Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that 100,000 students would get the laptops… Continue reading ECNEC approves Rs 10 bn laptop scheme, Rs215 bn for flood-hit areas of Sindh

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