Pakistan Inflation Hits 7.3 Percent in March 2026 as Urban Price Pressures Intensify
Pakistans Consumer Price Index inflation rose to 7.3 percent in March 2026 driven by a sharp 1.2 percent monthly increase and rising wholesale price pressures.
Inflation Alert March 2026 Headline CPI Projected to Surge to 7.6 Percent
Analysts at Arif Habib Limited project Pakistan headline inflation to reach 7.6 percent in March 2026 driven by a low base effect and rising energy and transport costs.
SBP expected to maintain policy rate at 11% as inflation increases post-floods and recovery begins
The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is expected to keep its policy rate unchanged at 11% in the upcoming MPC meeting, as inflation rises following recent floods and early signs of recovery appear in key sectors.