Punjab, Sindh Backtrack on Wheat Imports as Centre Weighs Funding 1 Million Tonnes Alone
Punjab and Sindh have stepped back from imported wheat commitments as flour prices rise 77.5% to Rs132.5 per kg, leaving the federal government to reconsider its import plan.
Pakistan’s Weekly Inflation Climbs 3.87% YoY in Mid-January 2026
Pakistan’s weekly inflation measured by the SPI rose 3.87% year-on-year in the week ended January 15, 2026, driven by higher wheat flour, gas charges and food prices despite declines in vegetables.