However, the SPI for the combined income group surged 12.38% compared to the corresponding week of previous year. The SPI for the lowest income group also decreased 0.21% compared to the previous week. The index for the group stood at 230.67 points against 231.15 in the previous week, according to provisional figures released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). During the week, average prices of 18 items rose in a selected basket of goods, prices of eight items fell and rates of remaining 27 goods recorded no change. Like Business on Facebook, follow @TribuneBiz on Twitter to stay informed and join in the conversation.

Source: The Express Tribune May 05, 2019 04:52 UTC