inflation
Inflation Hits 10.9 Percent in April, Highest Rate in Nearly Two Years
Annual inflation in Pakistan surged to 10.9 percent in April 2026, its first double-digit reading since July 2024, driven primarily by sharp rises in fuel…
Dr. Gohar Ejaz Criticizes Interest Rate Hikes Amid Fuel-Driven Inflation in Pakistan
Dr. Gohar Ejaz, Chairman of the Economic Policy and Business Development think tank and former caretaker federal minister, has raised serious concerns over Pakistan’s reliance…
Pakistan’s Inflation Likely to Rise Sharply from April
Pakistan’s inflation is expected to rise again from April, as increasing global oil prices begin to show their impact on fuel, transport, and electricity costs.…
Pakistan & IMF Fail to Reach Staff-Level Agreement After Virtual Talks
Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) failed to reach a staff-level agreement. The crucial negotiations covered the third review of the 37-month Extended Fund…
Oil Prices and Geopolitical Tensions Cloud Pakistan Inflation Outlook
The State Banka of Pakistan (SBP) has warned that inflation could remain above seven percent during the remaining months of fiscal year 2026 and continue…
Pakistan’s Inflation Climbs to 7% in February 2026
Pakistan’s inflation rate reached 7% in February 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). This marks a slight increase from January and aligns…
Weekly Inflation Rises in Pakistan Ahead of Ramazan
Pakistan’s weekly inflation has edged up ahead of Ramazan as food prices increased, ending a three-week declining trend. Official data shows rising vegetable and fuel…
Finance Division Officially Issues Budget Call Circular for FY2026-27
The Finance Division has officially issued the Budget Call Circular (BCC) for the fiscal year 2026-27. This new circular sets a positive economic tone, projecting…
Pakistan T-Bill Yields Hit 4-Year Low as Govt Raises Rs. 725.7bn
Pakistan’s government raised Rs. 725.7 billion in its latest Treasury Bills (T-bill) auction on January 21, 2026, surpassing the Rs. 700 billion target, as investor…
Lahore Market Prices Exceed Official Rates Despite Weekly Cuts
Lahore’s markets are once again defying the official price list, with chicken and essential vegetables selling far above the government’s revised rates despite sharp cuts…
Weekly Inflation Drops 0.59%, But Yearly Prices Still Up by 4.18%
Pakistan’s weekly inflation fell by 0.59%, according to the Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) issued by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). However, prices of essential…
Pakistan Inflation Hits 1-Year High at 6.2% in October 2025
Pakistan’s inflation climbed to its highest level in a year, reaching 6.2% in October 2025, compared to 5.6% in September, according to the Pakistan Bureau…
Fuel Prices Set to Rise by Rs3/Litre as Sindh Reimposes Petroleum Import Cess
Pakistan’s fuel prices are expected to increase by around Rs3 per litre following the Sindh government’s decision to reimpose a 1.8% Sindh Infrastructure Development Cess…
