PBS records yearly inflation at 37.07%

Pakistan Bureau of Statistics Friday reported the yearly inflation rate to be at 37.07%, the 24NewsHD TV channel reports.

The weekly inflation rate was reported to have increased by 0.11%.

The prices of 19 necessary items were increased in a week, 16 decreased.

The prices of tomatoes, onions, garlic and potatoes were hiked by 12.45, 11.96, 2.59 and 1.81 percent respectively.

Prices of pulses and eggs were also increased by 1.27 and 0.84%.

Beef, bread, LPG and firewood prices were also increased.

Chicken, pulses, ghee and flour prices dropped in the ongoing week.