Average inflation for FY2025-26 rises to 7.05% as consumer prices remain in double digits despite monthly decline
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Pakistan Inflation Rises 14.75% as SPI Shows Mixed Trend
The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based weekly inflation showed mixed movement during the week ended June 4, 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The data reflects ongoing volatility in essential commodity prices across urban markets, highlighting uneven inflationary pressures affecting households.
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Inflation climbs to 11.7% in May 2026, PBS reports
CPI rises from 10.9% in April as food, energy and transport costs keep pressure on households
Pakistan’s headline inflation rose to 11.7% in May 2026, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) on Monday, reflecting persistent price pressures across food, energy and transport segments.
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Pakistan inflation surges near 11% in April, above government estimates
ISLAMABAD, May 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s headline inflation accelerated to nearly 11% in April, exceeding official projections, as rising prices and supply constraints pushed up the cost of living, data from the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics showed on Friday.
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Pakistan inflation may cross 10% in April 2026
Karachi, April 30, 2026 — Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to surge into double digits in April 2026, driven by rising fuel and food prices, according to a research report by Insight Securities.
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Pakistan inflation surges to 7.3% in March 2026, PBS reports
Islamabad, April 1, 2026 – Pakistan’s inflationary pressures intensified in March 2026, with headline inflation rising to 7.3% year-on-year (YoY), according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS). The increase signals mounting cost pressures on households and businesses amid persistent economic challenges.
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Pakistan’s headline inflation climbs to 7% in February 2026
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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