Pakistan, June 5 -- Pakistan recorded a slight decline in weekly inflation, according to the latest figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, offering some relief to consumers despite continued increases in the prices of several essential commodities.

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The bureau reported that weekly inflation fell by 0.56 per cent during the latest assessment period. However, the overall annual inflation rate remained elevated at 14.75 per cent, reflecting persistent price pressures across various sectors of the economy.

According to the data, prices of 22 essential items increased during the week, while 10 commodities became cheaper and 19 remained unchanged. The ...