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Deflationary pressures rise over weak domestic demand
Prices were up 0.8% in November from previous month, says Pakistan Bureau of Statistics
Increase comes on back of surge in food and petroleum product prices
Federal cabinet members perturbed by low credit demand
Say OMCs, dealers are seeking higher margins on petrol and diesel sale
In CPI, food items have one-third of the total weight
“Poverty, what poverty? People have to wait to be seated at restaurants?”
CPI rises on back of surge in prices of housing, transport and food items
Pace eases despite inflationary expectations, rise in oil prices
Enhanced food supplies help neutralise impact of increase in petroleum prices