Pakistan, Aug. 15 -- Pakistan's short-term inflation rose by 0.31% compared to the previous week, while the year-on-year rate increased by 2.21%, as per the latest figures from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. Out of the 51 essential items surveyed, prices of 17 items went up, 9 items declined, and 25 remained unchanged, showing mixed price trends across different commodities.

Notable weekly price hikes were seen in tomatoes with an increase of 12.62%, followed by chicken at 4.68%, eggs at 2.11%, onions at 1.98%, and garlic at 1.60%. On the other hand, bananas became 2.52% cheaper, while potatoes dropped by 1.65%, pulse gram by 0.84%, and LPG by 0.36%. These fluctuations highlight the continued volatility in perishable and energy-relat...