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Inflation, unemployment fears drag consumer confidence to two-year low

Pakistan's Consumer Confidence Index (CCI) fell sharply to 65.3 in the third quarter of FY2026, down from 86.4 in the previous quarter, marking a 24.4% decline and pushing consumer sentiment to its lowest level in two years despite official claims of macroeconomic stability.

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August inflation rises 11.1% YoY

The National Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased by 11.1% on a year-on-year basis in August 2026, rising from 9.2% in the previous month and up sharply from 3.1% in August 2025.

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CPI Preview: May inflation to clock in at 11.88%

Mettis Global estimates Pakistan's headline CPI at 11.88% YoY for May 2026, a sharp jump from April's 10.90%, and a world away from the 3.50% print in May 2025 that created the base trap we are now walking into.

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Inflation projected at 8.5% in March

Inflation is projected to remain within the range of 7.5–8.5 % for March 2026, which signals a relatively stable price outlook even as Pakistan navigates rising global oil prices and heightened geopolitical tensions.

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Pakistan’s inflation set to stay under 7% in Feb

Pakistan’s improving macroeconomic outlook is evident, as inflation is expected to hover between 6% and 7% in February, which supports confidence in sustained growth in FY2026.

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Inflation in October expected to remain within 5–6%: Ministry

Inflation in October 2025 is expected to remain contained within the 5–6% range, despite temporary price pressures stemming from flood-related supply disruptions and border closures, according to the Monthly Economic Update & Outlook for October 2025.

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September inflation rises to 5.6%

Pakistan’s consumer inflation accelerated sharply in September, with headline CPI climbing 5.6% YoY, compared to 3.0% in August 2025 and 6.9% in September 2024.

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Pakistan sees inflation staying within 3.5%–4.5% range

Pakistan inflation is projected to remain within 3.5% to 4.5%, though risks from recent heavy rains may affect agricultural yields and disrupt supply chains, according to the Finance Division’s Monthly Economic Update & Outlook for July 2025.

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Pakistan’s June inflation expected at 3–4%

Pakistan's inflation is expected to remain within the range of 3–4% for June 2025, according to the Economic Update and Outlook by the Finance Division.

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Inflation likely to hit 3.17% in May

The headline inflation rate is expected to be 3.17% YoY in May 2025, easing significantly from 11.8% in the same month...

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