Retailers defy government price caps in Punjab as PERA fails to curb soaring food costs

Oct 20, 2025

Many items were being sold at prices significantly above the government-set rates. A citywide price survey uncovered major discrepancies.

Pakistan: Eid rush sends airfares soaring amid fuel price hike

Mar 22, 2026

Domestic fares rose by around 15 per cent to 20 per cent compared to normal prices a day before Eid, while in some cases,...

Global economic jitters: Fitch Ratings predicts 2024 impact from soaring oil price

Nov 11, 2023

According to Fitch's Global Economic Outlook (GEO), a scenario with average oil prices of USD 75 per barrel in 2024 and USD 70 per...

Tender coconut prices rise to Rs 80 in Raichur amid scorching heat

Oct 19, 2026

With temperatures soaring, people are turning to tender coconut water to keep themselves cool. Shortage in supply coupled with high demand has led to...

WFP reports soaring food prices in Kabul amid border closures, fuel hikes

Oct 25, 2025

The World Food Programme reports rising food prices in Afghan markets as border closures with Pakistan, high fuel costs, and the Salang Highway shutdown...

Pakistan ranks worst in South Asia on 2026 Global Hunger Index as food insecurity deepens

Oct 15, 2026

Pakistan has recorded the worst performance in South Asia in the 2026 Global Hunger Index, highlighting the country’s deepening food insecurity amid economic instability,...