Pakistan Inflation Rate Rises Significantly in April
Summary
Pakistan's inflation rate surged to 10.9% in April, up from 7.3% in March, reflecting rapid price increases across urban and rural areas, placing greater pressure on the cost of living.
Key Points
- Pakistan's annual inflation rate rose sharply to 10.9 percent in April from 7.3 percent in March.
- Monthly inflation increased to 2.5 percent in April compared to 1.2 percent in March.
- Inflation rose in both urban areas (11.1 percent) and rural areas (10.6 percent) annually.
- Average inflation over the first 10 months of the financial year is 6.19 percent, higher than last year's 4.73 percent.
