Pakistan Inflation Rises to 5.8% in January as Price Pressures Persist
Pakistan’s consumer price inflation rose to 5.8% year-on-year in January 2026, with monthly inflation increasing by 0.4%, according to data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Edges Up to 6.2 Percent in October 2025 as Key Consumer Costs Rise
Pakistan’s CPI inflation reached 6.2 percent in October 2025, driven by rising education, health, food, and transport costs. Month-on-month indicators also increased, while the Sensitive Price Indicator showed mixed weekly movements across essential items.
The Mirage of Moderation: Pakistan’s Inflation Story
Pakistan’s official inflation data shows a sharp slowdown, but for households struggling with food, fuel, and utility costs, the relief feels like an illusion. Disinflation hides a deeper crisis in measurement, policy, and lived experience.