Pakistan’s inflation clocks in at 26.9% in October
However, some respite came in the form of fuel price cuts and a price-control mechanism announced in October, that caretaker PM Anwaarul Haq Kakar said would limit inflation.
Inflation
Cooking gas price up by P4.95 per 11-kilo tank
This marks the fourth consecutive month that local oil firms implemented price increases for LPG.
Bangladesh okays import of 19,400-tonne potatoes
The Department of Agricultural Extension began to issue permits for the import a day after the commerce ministry decided to allow imports in an effort to contain prices that went…
Soaring onion prices leave Bengali middle class teary-eyed
A late arrival of supply, coupled with hindrances in truck movements, are putting a burden on Bengali households.
Pakistan’s state bank keeps policy rate unchanged at 22% ahead of IMF review
The decision to keep the interest rate unchanged by the central bank’s Monetary Policy Committee came after government data showed September consumer inflation hit another high…
Chicken subsidy removal: Savings to be used for more socio-economic, welfare initiatives, says ministry
Malaysia's Agriculture and Food Security Ministry said if a sudden price increase occurs due to supply shortages, it is prepared to import chicken from foreign sources to ensure…
Bangladesh’s onion prices jump overnight
The increase came after India decided to impose a floor price on onion exports in a bid to discourage outbound shipments.
Stronger rupee fails to bring down Pakistan’s retail prices
The only instant price relief consumers have received is in sugar rates, thanks to an effective crackdown on sugar mafia, hoarders and smugglers.
Take fiscal measures to address inflation: South Asian Network on Economic Modeling
The South Asian Network on Economic Modeling has suggested Bangladesh's finance ministry to lower taxes on imported goods as it would directly impact prices in the domestic…
High inflation to persist in Bangladesh: World Bank
The high inflation may gradually subside, as import prices stabilise over the medium term, said Abdoulaye Seck, country director of World Bank for Bangladesh and Bhutan.