According to official data, weekly inflation is rising during holy month as food prices increase after a brief calm, causing renewed pressure on household budgets.

Officials claim that the new rates were set after consultations with trader groups, wholesalers and consumer representatives. However, enforcement remains a challenge, especially among fruit sellers and small retailers.

The price of a 79-kg bag of flour and refined flour has been raised by Rs1,350.

PM Shehbaz stated that easing the burden on the poor were among the government’s key priorities.

The latest inflation data reflects a mixed economic landscape

A substantial 69% of women surveyed rejected the government claims, compared to 60% of men.