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.
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.