Islamabad, March 2, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation surged to 7% in February 2026, marking a significant rise compared to both last month and the same period last year, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase reflects continued pressure on consumer prices amid rising costs across food, energy, and other essential commodities.
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Headline Inflation Rises 6.1% in November 2025: PBS Report
Islamabad, December 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday reported that Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), increased by 6.1% in November 2025 on a year-on-year basis.
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Pakistan’s inflation jumps to 6.2% in October 2025 amid rising prices
Islamabad, November 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose sharply to 6.2% year-on-year (YoY) in October 2025, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan’s headline inflation climbs by 3% in August 2025
Islamabad, September 1, 2025 – The Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) reported on Monday that the country’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), rose by 3% year-on-year in August 2025.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation rises to 4.1% in July 2025
Islamabad, August 1, 2025 — Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 4.1% in July 2025, according to fresh data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
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Pakistan’s headline inflation surges to 3.5% in May 2025
Islamabad, June 2, 2025 – Headline inflation in Pakistan witnessed a notable rise in May 2025, reaching 3.5% year-on-year (YoY) as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday.
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Pakistan’s April headline inflation falls to record low of 0.3%
Islamabad, May 2, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation hit a multi-year low in April 2025, reflecting a significant deceleration in consumer prices.
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Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Declines to 1.5% in February 2025
Islamabad, March 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation, measured through the Consumer Price Index (CPI), recorded a decline to 1.5% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis in February 2025, compared to 2.4% in the previous month and a significantly higher 23.1% in February 2024. This decline in headline inflation suggests a notable easing in price pressures, reflecting improved economic stability.
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Pakistan’s inflation hits 111-month low at 2.4% in January
Islamabad, February 3, 2025 – Pakistan’s headline inflation based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) dropped to 2.4% in January 2025, marking the lowest level in 111 months.
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Pakistan Anticipates January Inflation at Around 10-Year Low
Karachi, January 31, 2025 – Pakistan’s inflation rate for January 2025 is projected to hit a 10-year low at approximately 2.7%, marking the lowest level since March 2015.
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