August 31, 2026
Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data shows wheat flour up 45.28pc year on year while chicken is down 23.87pc, complicating claims that nutritious food is being priced out of Pakistani diets.
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) saw a volatile session, with the KSE-100 fluctuating between gains and losses before finally closing lower at 163,806, representing a decline of 639 points, or 0.39%. Investor sentiment remained cautious as participants chose to balance their positions ahead of the weekend. Heavyweights such as MARI, UBL, HBL, POL and ENGRO faced notable selling pressures, dragging the index down by a total of 381 points. On the macro front, the Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ended October 16, 2025, registered a 4.57% year-on-year and 0.49% weekly gain, reflecting persistent inflationary pressures. Read also: SC
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