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Core inflation touches three-month high at 5.5%
Massive increase in prices of essential commodities leads the increase
Reading comes as SBP signals stable govt-administered prices, low inflationary expectations
2.91% reading reflects energy price slowdown, smooth supply chain
Ramazan has little effect on overall Consumer Price Index
Tomato, green chilli and chicken primarily contribute to price rise
NAB chief says exercise set to be completed by month’s end
However, market expectations of uptick in prices have increased
Qamar said that eradication of corruption was our national duty
Profitability of consumer sector was up by 23%, while that of discretionary sector was up 7% YoY