The hike in the prices of chicken continues and now poultry meat has reached to new high which has created problems for the already financial strained consumers.

As per market details the government-set price of broiler meat is Rs526 per kilogram but it is being sold in the open market for up to Rs550 per kilogram.

In the market the live chicken is being sold at Rs363 per kilogram and boneless chicken meat is priced at Rs700 per kilogram.

According to the citizens that the rising food prices without a corresponding increase in income are creating serious difficulties and broiler meat once considered an affordable source of protein is now slipping out of the reach of the common man.

Weekly inflation eases in Pakistan as prices of 11 essential items fall

Pakistan’s weekly inflation showed a slight easing as prices of several essential items declined, offering short-term relief to consumers already under pressure.

According to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, the Sensitive Price Indicator fell by 0.48 percent during the latest week compared to the previous one. However, on a year-on-year basis, inflation remained higher, with the SPI rising by 4.18 percent.

Mixed movement in essential items

Out of 51 essential items tracked, prices of 12 items went up during the week, while 11 items became cheaper. The remaining 28 items saw no change.

Among food items, tomatoes recorded the sharpest weekly increase, rising by nearly 10 percent. Banana prices also moved higher, while wheat flour and eggs saw modest increases. Firewood, pulses and some clothing items, including shirting, also became slightly more expensive.

In contrast, chicken prices dropped sharply by over 16 percent, providing some relief to households. Potato and onion prices also fell, while LPG became cheaper during the week. Cooking oil, vegetable ghee, salt and gur also recorded small declines.

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