inflation
Flood Damage in Pakistan Estimated at Rs822 Billion
Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal announced that the recent floods in Pakistan have caused an estimated Rs822 billion ($2.9 billion) in damages,…
Pakistan’s Trade Deficit Jumps 34% in Latest Quarter
Pakistan’s trade deficit has jumped 34% in the latest quarter due to a drop in exports and a significant rise in imports, raising concerns about…
IMF Projects Pakistan’s Economic Growth at 3.6pc
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s economic growth rate at 3.6 percent for the ongoing fiscal year, even as the financial impact of…
Pakistan Inflation Jumps to 5.6% in September 2025
Pakistan’s inflation rate rose sharply in September 2025, reaching 5.6% compared to 3.0% in August, according to the latest CPI report. The surge reflects faster…
PBS Reports 1.29% Inflation in Weekly Prices
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI), which tracks weekly inflation, rose by 1.29 percent for the combined consumption group during the week ending September 2. According…
Pakistan Enters FY2026 With Lower Inflation, Narrower Deficit
Pakistan entered the new fiscal year with signs of macroeconomic stability, as inflation slowed, the fiscal deficit narrowed, external inflows strengthened, and the stock market…
Pakistan Inflation Rate Drops Sharply in FY2025
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan inflation rate for FY2025 dropped significantly to 4.49%, compared to a staggering 23.21% in fiscal year 2023-24, according to fresh data released…
Pakistan Economic Outlook Brightens with Lower Inflation and Surging Remittances
ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division reported that the Pakistan economic outlook continues to strengthen, with inflation projected to stay within 3-4 percent for June 2025. Large…
Warning!! Budget May Increase Taxes on Food, Books, and Daily Essentials
With a record tax revenue target for FY26, the federal government is proposing tax hikes on essential items like food, books, and stationery in the…
Health, Education Costs Soar Despite Low Overall Inflation in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: While inflation in Pakistan reached a historic low of 0.3% in April FY2025, the Economic Survey 2024-25 revealed that health and education sectors continue…
Pakistan Inflation Rate for May 2025 Exceeds Forecasts
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan inflation rate in May 2025 climbed to 3.5% year-on-year, significantly higher than April’s 0.3% figure, according to data released by the Pakistan…
Inflation-Adjusted Salary Hike Expected in Budget 2025-26
ISLAMABAD: An inflation-adjusted salary hike is expected in the upcoming federal budget for 2025-26 to support the salaried class amid rising inflation. Simultaneously, the government…
State Bank of Pakistan Keeps Policy Rate Unchanged at 12% Amid Economic Considerations
Defying market expectations, the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has opted to maintain the policy rate at 12%, citing…
