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Analysts expect Pakistan’s October inflation to be around 5.8%
Core inflation — which excludes food and energy — remains persistent, estimated at around 7.4% year-on-year in October
Nov 01, 2025
Nov 01, 2025
Core inflation — which excludes food and energy — remains persistent, estimated at around 7.4% year-on-year in October
Official data shows prices of onions were the biggest contributor to the index with a 59.54% increase week-on-week
Index went up mainly due to increase in prices of onions, eggs, sugar, and firewood
Analysts expected it to be between 6% to 7% due to damage caused by floods
Analysts warn food shortages could push inflation to 8% as cotton, rice, and wheat face major losses
Analysts warn food inflation could rise further in September as flood damage hits crops and supply chains
