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Pakistan inflation jumps to 11.1% in August

Pakistan’s annual inflation surged to 11.1% in August 2026 from 9.2% in July, driven by rising economic pressures and global commodity risks.

Pakistan inflation jumps to 11.1% in August
Finance Ministry projects 8.6pc inflation for next fiscal year

Finance Ministry projects 8.6pc inflation for next fiscal year

Weekly inflation eases slightly, annual rate rises to 13.98pc

Weekly inflation eases slightly, annual rate rises to 13.98pc

PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra to discuss economy and oil supply

PM Shehbaz meets Nawaz Sharif at Jati Umra to discuss economy and oil supply

Stocks slide after record surge as benchmark index closes lower

Stocks slide after record surge as benchmark index closes lower

Pakistan weekly inflation rises 0.09%, mixed price trends observed

Pakistan weekly inflation rises 0.09%, mixed price trends observed

Weekly inflation dips by 0.64pc as prices of some essentials drop

Weekly inflation dips by 0.64pc as prices of some essentials drop

November inflation surpasses government estimates as prices soar

November inflation surpasses government estimates as prices soar

Inflation expected around 6pc in November, economic outlook report says

Inflation expected around 6pc in November, economic outlook report says

Gold prices drop by Rs600 per tola across Pakistan

Gold prices drop by Rs600 per tola across Pakistan

Gold prices rebound in Karachi after five-day decline

Gold prices rebound in Karachi after five-day decline

Iranian parliament approves currency redenomination

Iranian parliament approves currency redenomination

Tomatoes, rice and sugar prices shoot up as inflation bites

Tomatoes, rice and sugar prices shoot up as inflation bites

Prices of wheat, tomatoes, onions up as floods destroy crops

Prices of wheat, tomatoes, onions up as floods destroy crops

Flood damages may add fiscal pressures, disrupt food supplies in Pakistan

Flood damages may add fiscal pressures, disrupt food supplies in Pakistan

Pakistan inflation set to ease sharply in August: report

Pakistan inflation set to ease sharply in August: report

Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation down to 13.9pc in July, CAPMAS says

Egypt's annual urban consumer price inflation down to 13.9pc in July, CAPMAS says

Pakistan's annual inflation accelerates to 4.1% in July

Pakistan's annual inflation accelerates to 4.1% in July

Pakistan's July inflation likely to remain at 3.5-4.5pc as price pressures ease

Pakistan's July inflation likely to remain at 3.5-4.5pc as price pressures ease

Weekly inflation inches up by 0.73pc, prices of key food items rise

Weekly inflation inches up by 0.73pc, prices of key food items rise

June inflation creeps up to 3.2pc amid budget tightening, IMF goals

June inflation creeps up to 3.2pc amid budget tightening, IMF goals

PTI slams FinMin for justifying poor performance in Economic Survey

PTI slams FinMin for justifying poor performance in Economic Survey

Government considers 2.5pc reduction in income tax for salaried class

Government considers 2.5pc reduction in income tax for salaried class

Egyptian inflation climbs to 13.9pc in April

Egyptian inflation climbs to 13.9pc in April

Inflation raised by 0.24 percent on week-on-week basis: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Inflation raised by 0.24 percent on week-on-week basis: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics

Fed proposes averaging large bank stress test results to reduce volatility

Fed proposes averaging large bank stress test results to reduce volatility

FinMin Aurangzeb pledges export-led growth for sustainable development

FinMin Aurangzeb pledges export-led growth for sustainable development

China's restaurants race to the bottom in deflation-hit economy

China's restaurants race to the bottom in deflation-hit economy

Punjab government to continue wheat release policy

Punjab government to continue wheat release policy

Past policy failures damaged country's industrial sector: Haroon Akhtar

Past policy failures damaged country's industrial sector: Haroon Akhtar

73pc of citizens approved CM Maryam Nawaz's initiatives

73pc of citizens approved CM Maryam Nawaz's initiatives

CM Maryam orders crackdown on inflation across Punjab

CM Maryam orders crackdown on inflation across Punjab

CPI to remain stable in Feb, says finance ministry

CPI to remain stable in Feb, says finance ministry

PSX sustains positive trajectory as investors secure substantial gains

PSX sustains positive trajectory as investors secure substantial gains

UK's accelerating wage growth highlights BoE's inflation caution

UK's accelerating wage growth highlights BoE's inflation caution

Letters from Adiala Jail request intervention for relief: Punjab CM

Letters from Adiala Jail request intervention for relief: Punjab CM

Kenyan shilling edges higher on remittances, central bank support

Kenyan shilling edges higher on remittances, central bank support

Italy's economic woes deepen as industry output plunges in December

Italy's economic woes deepen as industry output plunges in December

US weekly jobless claims edge up; worker productivity growth slows

US weekly jobless claims edge up; worker productivity growth slows

Brazil's Lula voices concern about food prices but sees inflation 'under control'

Brazil's Lula voices concern about food prices but sees inflation 'under control'

Brazil central bank sees unanchored inflation expectations, overheating economy as key risks

Brazil central bank sees unanchored inflation expectations, overheating economy as key risks

Philippines declares 'food security emergency' to tame retail rice prices

Philippines declares 'food security emergency' to tame retail rice prices

UK borrowing jumps in December as debt interest climbs

UK borrowing jumps in December as debt interest climbs

China orders pay cap at state-owned financial firms, sources say

China orders pay cap at state-owned financial firms, sources say

UK house prices rise by most since February 2023

UK house prices rise by most since February 2023

Futures rise after December CPI data

Futures rise after December CPI data

China to cut pay by half for staff at top financial regulators

China to cut pay by half for staff at top financial regulators

UK consumer confidence falters after Christmas splurge

UK consumer confidence falters after Christmas splurge

India's new central bank chief seeks to improve forecasts

India's new central bank chief seeks to improve forecasts

Ghana inflation rises for fourth straight month in December

Ghana inflation rises for fourth straight month in December

Turkish inflation falls more than expected to 44pc

Turkish inflation falls more than expected to 44pc

Pakistan's economy stages a comeback in 2024

Pakistan's economy stages a comeback in 2024

South Korea's consumer inflation quickens in Dec amid faltering won

South Korea's consumer inflation quickens in Dec amid faltering won

China factory activity grows more slowly, services recover

China factory activity grows more slowly, services recover

Sri Lanka's key consumer price index falls 1.7 pc in December

Sri Lanka's key consumer price index falls 1.7 pc in December

Indian banks' gross bad loan ratio may edge up by March 2026

Indian banks' gross bad loan ratio may edge up by March 2026

India's current account gap narrows to 1.2pc of GDP in July-Sept

India's current account gap narrows to 1.2pc of GDP in July-Sept

Inflation in Japan's capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact

Inflation in Japan's capital accelerates, keeps rate hike prospects intact

Turkey lowers interest rate to 47.5 percent

Turkey lowers interest rate to 47.5 percent

Indian farmers frustrated with Modi government, suicides on the rise

Indian farmers frustrated with Modi government, suicides on the rise

Sri Lanka's inflation rate drops to minus 1.7pc in November

Sri Lanka's inflation rate drops to minus 1.7pc in November

Hafiz Naeem criticises government for failure to curb inflation

Hafiz Naeem criticises government for failure to curb inflation

Saudi Arabia's inflation reaches 2pc in November

Saudi Arabia's inflation reaches 2pc in November

Americans are sour on tariffs if they spark inflation

Americans are sour on tariffs if they spark inflation

Short-term inflation decelerates to 3.71pc in Pakistan

Short-term inflation decelerates to 3.71pc in Pakistan

Finmin vows to bring inflation to 7pc in three years

Finmin vows to bring inflation to 7pc in three years

PM Shehbaz felicitates nation as weekly inflation drops to 3.57pc

PM Shehbaz felicitates nation as weekly inflation drops to 3.57pc

Inflation projected to decrease to 7pc by FY2027: Finance ministry

Inflation projected to decrease to 7pc by FY2027: Finance ministry

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

World food prices reach 19-month high in November, UN says

PM Shehbaz lauds govt's efforts as inflation plummets to 70-month low

PM Shehbaz lauds govt's efforts as inflation plummets to 70-month low

CPI inflation decelerates to 4.9pc in November

CPI inflation decelerates to 4.9pc in November

Weekly inflation decelerates to 5.13pc in Pakistan

Weekly inflation decelerates to 5.13pc in Pakistan

No one bothered about people dying due to inflation: Sheikh Rashid

No one bothered about people dying due to inflation: Sheikh Rashid

Ghana inflation rises for second month in October

Ghana inflation rises for second month in October

TSX opens flat after US inflation data

TSX opens flat after US inflation data

S.M Tanveer demands relief for traders in upcoming monetary policy

S.M Tanveer demands relief for traders in upcoming monetary policy

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increases bread prices by Rs 5

Khyber Pakhtunkhwa increases bread prices by Rs 5

Pakistan's inflation highest in Asia: Bloomberg

Pakistan's inflation highest in Asia: Bloomberg

Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks, S&P says

Bangladesh turmoil may slow financial reform, weaken banks, S&P says

Significant reduction in petroleum prices expected

Significant reduction in petroleum prices expected

JI to stage sit-in outside CM House in Lahore

JI to stage sit-in outside CM House in Lahore

Bitcoin, ether hit multi-month lows

Bitcoin, ether hit multi-month lows

Nigerian protests fizzle out after deadly police crackdown

Nigerian protests fizzle out after deadly police crackdown

Punjab govt cracks down on food price gouging: 42 arrested, fines imposed

Punjab govt cracks down on food price gouging: 42 arrested, fines imposed

Inflation soars as prices of vegetables and essentials rise

Inflation soars as prices of vegetables and essentials rise

CM Maryam for curbing artificial hike in prices of chicken, milk

CM Maryam for curbing artificial hike in prices of chicken, milk

Spanish banks, unions agree on 11pc pay raise over three years

Spanish banks, unions agree on 11pc pay raise over three years

Venezuela inflation down to 50pc from 130,000pc, but voters say they still can't make ends meet

Venezuela inflation down to 50pc from 130,000pc, but voters say they still can't make ends meet

Chief cabinet secretary calls for broad-based Japan wage hikes

Chief cabinet secretary calls for broad-based Japan wage hikes

Sri Lanka interest rates slashed to help fuel economic recovery

Sri Lanka interest rates slashed to help fuel economic recovery

Modi to focus on employment generation in first budget after election snub

Modi to focus on employment generation in first budget after election snub

India economic survey advocates more Chinese investment

India economic survey advocates more Chinese investment

Higher food prices, expensive fuels fuel Pakistan's weekly inflation

Higher food prices, expensive fuels fuel Pakistan's weekly inflation

Inflation and reduced spending: Consumer goods makers weighed down by weak US and European sales

Inflation and reduced spending: Consumer goods makers weighed down by weak US and European sales

Greece power producer windfall tax for household consumers subsidy

Greece power producer windfall tax for household consumers subsidy

China luxury spending downturn amid economic slowdown, but ultrarich are spending more

China luxury spending downturn amid economic slowdown, but ultrarich are spending more

Lula questions need for Brazil government spending cuts

Lula questions need for Brazil government spending cuts

IMF programme to boost Pakistan external financing: Moody's

IMF programme to boost Pakistan external financing: Moody's

Data 'add somewhat to confidence' that US inflation is returning to 2pc: Powell

Data 'add somewhat to confidence' that US inflation is returning to 2pc: Powell

Beijingers feel the pinch as China economic data disappoints

Beijingers feel the pinch as China economic data disappoints

India tea prices soar as extreme weather slashes output

India tea prices soar as extreme weather slashes output

Japan base pay rises by most in 31 years, part-time workers see robust gains

Japan base pay rises by most in 31 years, part-time workers see robust gains

Not politics, not interest rates: Surging Indian economy at risk from water

Not politics, not interest rates: Surging Indian economy at risk from water

Austerity measures: PM Shehbaz decides to abolish key ministries

Austerity measures: PM Shehbaz decides to abolish key ministries

Rejecting tax, Flour Mills Association declares strike from July 10

Rejecting tax, Flour Mills Association declares strike from July 10

Inflation: Argentina beef consumption seen at record low in 2024

Inflation: Argentina beef consumption seen at record low in 2024

International Monetary Fund: Govt endorses Nepra's Rs5.72 electricity base tariff hike

International Monetary Fund: Govt endorses Nepra's Rs5.72 electricity base tariff hike

Govt crackdown on holiday rentals to address Spain housing crisis

Govt crackdown on holiday rentals to address Spain housing crisis

CM Maryam Nawaz directs restructuring of food department

CM Maryam Nawaz directs restructuring of food department

Tough, unpopular budget a stepping stone for IMF programme: Ali Pervaiz

Tough, unpopular budget a stepping stone for IMF programme: Ali Pervaiz

Pakistan trade deficit reduced by 12.3pc, consumers hit by food exports surge

Pakistan trade deficit reduced by 12.3pc, consumers hit by food exports surge

Pakistan economy: Inflation in at 12.6pc for June

Pakistan economy: Inflation in at 12.6pc for June

Life in Egypt: Loadshedding, inflation and currency devaluation

Life in Egypt: Loadshedding, inflation and currency devaluation

US inflation cools in May, boosting hopes of Fed rate cut

US inflation cools in May, boosting hopes of Fed rate cut

Govt likely to increase power tariff by Rs 3.41 per unit

Govt likely to increase power tariff by Rs 3.41 per unit

Pakistan expected to see fuel price hike from July 1

Pakistan expected to see fuel price hike from July 1

China retail outlook dims after mid-year shopping festival flop

China retail outlook dims after mid-year shopping festival flop

Why India food prices will remain high

Why India food prices will remain high

Triple digit Argentina inflation means reduced beef consumption

Triple digit Argentina inflation means reduced beef consumption

Punjab to get 3,000 buses in five years: Bilal Akbar

Punjab to get 3,000 buses in five years: Bilal Akbar

Spain housing inflation: Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments

Spain housing inflation: Barcelona plans to shut all holiday apartments

Oil prices up over 3pc for the week

Oil prices up over 3pc for the week

Fitch forecasts decline in inflation in FY 2025

Fitch forecasts decline in inflation in FY 2025

No change in Australia interest rates, as only one US rate cut in 2024 is now a likely scenario

No change in Australia interest rates, as only one US rate cut in 2024 is now a likely scenario

Inflation means number of Chinese international travellers is down

Inflation means number of Chinese international travellers is down

Lula again questions high Brazilian interest rates 'in a country with 4pc inflation'

Lula again questions high Brazilian interest rates 'in a country with 4pc inflation'

PM reduces industrial power tariff, Nepra increases base price

PM reduces industrial power tariff, Nepra increases base price

Be ready for spike in prices of daily-use products

Be ready for spike in prices of daily-use products

Income tax exemption limit retained at Rs600,000

Income tax exemption limit retained at Rs600,000

China inflation steady, factory deflation eases

China inflation steady, factory deflation eases

Punjab to present budget on June 13

Punjab to present budget on June 13

Economic survey 2023-24: Most targets missed but agriculture saves the day

Economic survey 2023-24: Most targets missed but agriculture saves the day

Central bank expected to slash Pakistan interest rates

Central bank expected to slash Pakistan interest rates

Nepra increases power tariff by Rs10.1 per unit for Karachi

Nepra increases power tariff by Rs10.1 per unit for Karachi

How to raise Japan wages? Costco provides a pathway to fire up economy

How to raise Japan wages? Costco provides a pathway to fire up economy

European stocks rally ahead of first ECB rate cut in nearly five years

European stocks rally ahead of first ECB rate cut in nearly five years

Unemployment, inflation, graft made Modi less appealing in India elections: Survey

Unemployment, inflation, graft made Modi less appealing in India elections: Survey

ECB rate cuts expected from a record high of 4pc

ECB rate cuts expected from a record high of 4pc

BOJ policymaker warns Japan may miss inflation target from 2025

BOJ policymaker warns Japan may miss inflation target from 2025

Shehbaz promises blanket security to lure Chinese investment

Shehbaz promises blanket security to lure Chinese investment

Proposals for 10pc to 20pc Pakistan wage hike under consideration

Proposals for 10pc to 20pc Pakistan wage hike under consideration

Registration starts for Punjab Kissan Card

Registration starts for Punjab Kissan Card

Oil on a slide despite extension in OPEC+ production cuts

Oil on a slide despite extension in OPEC+ production cuts

18pc of Pakistanis believe country heading in right direction: Ipsos survey

18pc of Pakistanis believe country heading in right direction: Ipsos survey

Homeowners and housebuilders pin hopes on ECB rates cut

Homeowners and housebuilders pin hopes on ECB rates cut

Turkish inflation hits 75pc in expected peak before relief

Turkish inflation hits 75pc in expected peak before relief

Pakistan inflation drops to 11.8 in May, reinforcing rate cuts hopes

Pakistan inflation drops to 11.8 in May, reinforcing rate cuts hopes

Australia minimum wage raised as families grapple with higher inflation

Australia minimum wage raised as families grapple with higher inflation

Efforts underway to provide maximum relief to people in upcoming budget: Musadik Malik

Efforts underway to provide maximum relief to people in upcoming budget: Musadik Malik

Govt increases power tariff by Rs3.25 per unit

Govt increases power tariff by Rs3.25 per unit

Affordable housing to stay out of reach in major economies: Reuters poll

Affordable housing to stay out of reach in major economies: Reuters poll

US inflation up moderately in April, consumer spending weakens

US inflation up moderately in April, consumer spending weakens

Oil down ahead of OPEC+ meeting, posts weekly loss

Oil down ahead of OPEC+ meeting, posts weekly loss

Welcoming news for Pakistan: Critical monsoon hits India mainland early

Welcoming news for Pakistan: Critical monsoon hits India mainland early

Power tariff hike: Nepra hears petition to fix April FCA at Rs3.48

Power tariff hike: Nepra hears petition to fix April FCA at Rs3.48

The rich to push India home prices higher, affordable housing supply to lag demand

The rich to push India home prices higher, affordable housing supply to lag demand

Pakistan inflation continues easing, May CPI expected to stay below 13.5pc

Pakistan inflation continues easing, May CPI expected to stay below 13.5pc

Policymaker hints at Japan rate hike if yen fall has big impact on inflation

Policymaker hints at Japan rate hike if yen fall has big impact on inflation

Punjab bread prices down by up to Rs70, as govt shifts focus to bakery items

Punjab bread prices down by up to Rs70, as govt shifts focus to bakery items

India monsoon rains expected to be above average in a boost for agriculture

India monsoon rains expected to be above average in a boost for agriculture

CM Maryam shows displeasure over performance of price control committees

CM Maryam shows displeasure over performance of price control committees

Inflation effects: Thousands protest against mass tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands

Inflation effects: Thousands protest against mass tourism in Spain's Balearic Islands

Pakistan domestic, external debt to witness a substantial increase in FY25

Pakistan domestic, external debt to witness a substantial increase in FY25

Yen slide beyond 155 is a pain point for half of Japan firms

Yen slide beyond 155 is a pain point for half of Japan firms

Some Fed officials at last meeting favoured US rate hikes if inflation remains sticky

Some Fed officials at last meeting favoured US rate hikes if inflation remains sticky

More gas tariffs hikes planned as Pakistan eyes another IMF programme

More gas tariffs hikes planned as Pakistan eyes another IMF programme

Pakistan sees 2024-25 inflation at 11.8pc, IMF thinks it will be 12.7pc

Pakistan sees 2024-25 inflation at 11.8pc, IMF thinks it will be 12.7pc

Navigating inflation through innovative strategies

Navigating inflation through innovative strategies

Japan manufacturers want a stable yen, top companies agree to 5.58pc average pay hike

Japan manufacturers want a stable yen, top companies agree to 5.58pc average pay hike

IMF and Pakistan start policy-level talks

IMF and Pakistan start policy-level talks

Oil gains 1pc on hopes of firmer demand

Oil gains 1pc on hopes of firmer demand

Pakistan to be fully changed if 'Nawaz's fourth term' is completed: Maryam

Pakistan to be fully changed if 'Nawaz's fourth term' is completed: Maryam

US inflation resumes downward trend as domestic demand cools

US inflation resumes downward trend as domestic demand cools

Nigeria inflation scales new 28-year peak in April

Nigeria inflation scales new 28-year peak in April

Pakistan stocks set a new high, but later opt for market correction

Pakistan stocks set a new high, but later opt for market correction

Signs are Pakistan fuel prices may see a sizeable cut with effect from midnight

Signs are Pakistan fuel prices may see a sizeable cut with effect from midnight

Central bank goes for another rate cut as Argentina inflation crests near 300pc

Central bank goes for another rate cut as Argentina inflation crests near 300pc

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

World shares rest near record highs ahead of US inflation data

Don't raise tax rates, expand tax net. It will also help arrest inflation: Citibank

Don't raise tax rates, expand tax net. It will also help arrest inflation: Citibank

Indian wheat stocks at 16-year low, food prices surge

Indian wheat stocks at 16-year low, food prices surge

KSE-100 reaches a new high amid rate cut hopes

KSE-100 reaches a new high amid rate cut hopes

The case for forever high interest rates

The case for forever high interest rates

Big drop in Pakistan fuel prices expected -- over Rs12 for petrol and Rs8 for diesel

Big drop in Pakistan fuel prices expected -- over Rs12 for petrol and Rs8 for diesel

Talks start to secure IMF programme, agreement reached on budget targets

Talks start to secure IMF programme, agreement reached on budget targets

Abdul Qayyum demands resignation of AJK PM as AAC protest enters third day

Abdul Qayyum demands resignation of AJK PM as AAC protest enters third day

No backtracking on tax net expansion: Aurangzeb

No backtracking on tax net expansion: Aurangzeb

Govt considers phasing out tax exemptions in next budget

Govt considers phasing out tax exemptions in next budget

'Worse than Covid': UK gig venues sing the Blues

'Worse than Covid': UK gig venues sing the Blues

Budget to help easing Australia inflation, says government

Budget to help easing Australia inflation, says government

Sub-inspector shot dead as protest against inflation turns violent in AJK

Sub-inspector shot dead as protest against inflation turns violent in AJK

China's consumer prices rise for third month

China's consumer prices rise for third month

Oil falls on prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates, stronger dollar

Oil falls on prospect of higher-for-longer US interest rates, stronger dollar

Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high: IMF

Downside risks for Pakistan remain exceptionally high: IMF

Modi shifts income goals for struggling Indian farmers

Modi shifts income goals for struggling Indian farmers

IPP payments reach Rs1,800bn amid mounting Pakistan circular debt

IPP payments reach Rs1,800bn amid mounting Pakistan circular debt

Fed official says US interest rates may have to be kept steady all year

Fed official says US interest rates may have to be kept steady all year

Govt working on retirement, pension reforms

Govt working on retirement, pension reforms

Japan warns of action over volatile currency, notes other nations too share the concerns

Japan warns of action over volatile currency, notes other nations too share the concerns

Tandoor owners to go on strike over Punjab roti prices notification

Tandoor owners to go on strike over Punjab roti prices notification

Massive reduction in Punjab flour prices, 20kg bag costing Rs1,000 less: Bilal Yasin

Massive reduction in Punjab flour prices, 20kg bag costing Rs1,000 less: Bilal Yasin