Pakistan’s Inflation Expected to Rise to 7.4% in February 2026 Amid Electricity and Gold Price Pressures
Optimus Capital projects Pakistan’s inflation at 7.4% YoY in February 2026, driven by electricity tariff adjustments, rising gold prices, and base effect, with core inflation reaching 7.9%.
Pakistan Inflation Falls Within SBP Target in FY26, Core Inflation Remains Sticky
Pakistan’s headline inflation has eased into the SBP’s 5–7% target range in early FY26, but elevated core inflation highlights lingering structural pressures.