Economy
Consumer inflation eases to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pc
Pakistan's annual consumer inflation slowed to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pc as food prices eased, but transport and electricity costs kept rising, PBS says.
Inflation
Inflation: 12 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Consumer inflation eases to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pc. Key developments, background and analysis.
12 stories on inflation since 27 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- Consumer inflation eases to 9.6pc in October from 10.3pcAnnual consumer inflation was 9.6pc in October, down from 10.3pc in September, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said.
- Weekly inflation rises to 11.85pc as LPG, chicken and flour climbShort-term inflation measured by the Sensitive Price Index rose to 11.85 per cent year on year in the week ended October 22, from 11.38 per cent a week earlier, the PBS said.
- Analysts split on SBP rate call with inflation seen at 10pc in OctoberGrowth Securities projects October inflation at 10pc, driven by electricity, petrol and food prices.
- LPG cylinders selling at twice the official price amid supply crisisOgra has fixed an 11.8kg domestic cylinder at Rs3,296, but sources say cylinders are selling at more than double that.
- Jamaat-e-Islami to hold sit-ins in every district against petroleum levyJI will hold sit-ins in every district of the country on Friday, October 23, in the third phase of its campaign.
Economy
Weekly inflation rises to 11.85pc as LPG, chicken and flour climb
Weekly inflation reached 11.85 per cent in the week to October 22, with LPG up 22pc in a week and 107pc on the year, and flour 36pc above last year.
Economy
Analysts split on SBP rate call with inflation seen at 10pc in October
Growth Securities expects 10pc inflation in October and a 50-100bps rate rise on October 26, while AKD Securities sees the State Bank holding rates.
Energy
LPG cylinders selling at twice the official price amid supply crisis
LPG cylinders are selling at more than twice Ogra's Rs3,296 price after Iranian supplies were disrupted; the minister says prices will ease within days.
Pakistan
Jamaat-e-Islami to hold sit-ins in every district against petroleum levy
Jamaat-e-Islami will start the third phase of its anti-petroleum levy protests on Friday with sit-ins in all districts, saying the government stopped talking.
Economy
Dar orders strict action against hoarders amid rising flour prices
Ishaq Dar told authorities to act on hoarding and overpricing of essential goods, saying stocks are adequate, as a 20kg flour bag topped Rs3,000 in Peshawar.
Economy
IMF raises Pakistan's inflation forecast to 9.9pc, keeps growth at 3.5pc
The IMF raised its forecast for Pakistan's inflation this fiscal year to 9.9pc from 8.4pc and kept growth at 3.5pc, below the government's 4pc target.
Economy
Flour up another Rs6 a kg as chakki owners reject wheat issue price
Karachi millers raised flour prices by Rs6 a kg, taking the week's rise to Rs20, while Hyderabad chakki owners and a PTI MPA attacked government wheat pricing.
Economy
Sindh to release subsidised wheat as flour prices climb again
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah approved releasing government wheat at Rs12,500 per 100kg from October 15, after millers in Karachi raised flour prices by Rs14 a kg.
Pakistan
Flour prices hit record highs in Peshawar and Hyderabad
A 20kg flour bag hit Rs3,300 in Peshawar and roti rose to Rs30, while wheat reached a record Rs13,100 per 100kg in Hyderabad as official supplies dried up.
Energy
Petrol rises 88 paisas, diesel falls Rs1.88 in daily price revision
Petrol now costs Rs393.64 a litre and diesel Rs397.76 for Tuesday, under Pakistan's daily pricing system, with taxes of Rs114 and Rs100 a litre still in place.
Economy
Inflation expected to ease slightly in September, but oil prices keep risks high
Analysts expect consumer inflation of 10.25–10.75pc in September, down from 11.1pc in August, but warn the Gulf conflict and fuel prices could push it higher.