Pakistan’s Corruption Score Rises to 28 as CPI Data Draws Scrutiny
Pakistan’s Corruption Perceptions Index score improved to 28 in 2025, while questions remain over the methodology, source data and relationship between international perceptions and domestic corruption experiences.
Pakistan’s Headline Inflation Rises to 5.6% in September 2025 Amid Price Adjustments in Key Sectors
Pakistan’s consumer price index (CPI) inflation rose to 5.6% year-on-year in September 2025, driven by higher costs in education, health, and clothing, though food prices and recreation expenses showed moderate declines.
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.