Islamabad, November 1, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, as gauged by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), surged to 7.2% on a year-on-year basis in October 2024, up from 6.9% in September. This increase, while marginal, underscores an emerging inflationary trend following the more extreme inflationary environment of 2023, which saw a dramatic 26.8% rise in prices year-on-year in October.
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Stay updated with the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) trends, inflation data, and insights into their impact on consumers and the economy.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Marks 23-Month Low in April 2024
Islamabad, May 2, 2024 – Pakistan’s headline inflation witnessed a significant reduction in April 2024, reaching a 23-month low of 17.34 percent. This marks a considerable decline from the 20.7 percent recorded in March 2024, and a sharp contrast to the 36.4 percent seen in April 2023.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Rises by 20.7% YoY in March 2024
Islamabad, April 1, 2024 – Official data released on Monday revealed that Pakistan’s headline inflation surged by 20.7 percent year on year (YoY) in March 2024, reflecting ongoing challenges in the country’s economic landscape.
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Analysts Anticipate Inflation Easing to 27.3% in January 2024
Karachi, January 29, 2024 – Analysts from Arif Habib Limited are forecasting a decline in the year-on-year (YoY) headline inflation rate for January 2024 to 27.3%.
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Pakistan Reports Contraction in October 2023 Headline Inflation to 26.9%
Karachi, November 1, 2023 – Pakistan has experienced a significant contraction in headline inflation for the month of October 2023, with the Consumer Price Index (CPI) showing a decrease to 26.9 percent from the previous month’s 31.4 percent.
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Inflation in Pakistan Surges to 31.4% in September 2023
Karachi, October 2, 2023 – Official data released on Monday by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reveals a sharp increase in headline inflation, which soared to 31.4 percent on a year-on-year basis in September 2023.
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Pakistan’s September Inflation May Rise to 31.1% Due to High Energy Prices
Karachi, September 25, 2023 – Analysts have predicted that headline inflation in Pakistan for September 2023 could reach as high as 31.1 percent, primarily driven by surging energy prices. This projection comes as the country grapples with significant inflationary pressures.
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Headline Inflation Soars to 27.4% in August 2023
Islamabad, September 1, 2023 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has reported a staggering 27.4 percent year-on-year increase in headline inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), for the month of August 2023. This surge in inflation has raised concerns about the economic stability of the country.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation hit record high at 35.4% in March 2023
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s headline inflation has hit record high of 35.4 per cent in March 2023, according to official data released on Saturday.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation jumps to 31.5 pc in February
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s headline inflation has jumped to 31.5 per cent in February 2023 when compared with 12.2 per cent in the same month last year, official data revealed on Wednesday.
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