Pakistan's inflation expected to rise to 10.75–11.25% in August
Most outlets reported the projected rise in Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026, citing a range of 10.75–11.25% year-on-year, as stated by Topline Securities. A few also noted that the increase is attributed to surging food and fuel costs. The framing of the inflationary trend was largely consistent across the coverage, with a focus on the expected return to double-digit inflation.
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Pakistan’s CPI seen returning to double digits in August as food, fuel costs surge
Pakistan’s headline inflation is expected to return to double digits in August, with food and transport costs driving the monthly increase, say analysts. Inflation is projected at between 10.75%-11.3% year-on-year in August, up from 9.21% in July, according to estimates from Ismail Iqbal Securities, Topline Securities and JS Global. The readings would mark a sharp increase from the 3% recorded ...
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Pakistan’s inflation expected to be in 10.75-11.25% range for August— report
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for August 2026 is expected to rise to 10.75 to 11.25 percent year-on-year (YoY), brokerage firm Topline Securities said on Monday. Pakistan’s CPI inflation was recorded at 9.2 percent YoY in July, as per data from the statistics bureau. Pakistan’s CPI in August 2025 was recorded at 2.99 percent.
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