Pakistan's inflation rises to 6.2% in October on rising food prices

Pakistan’s consumer price inflation accelerated to 6.2% year-on-year in October, the highest reading in 12 months, data showed on Monday, as food prices rose following floods and temporary border disruptions strained supply chains.

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On a month-on-month basis, prices were up 1.8%, the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics said. The data came a week after the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) kept its key policy rate unchanged at 11 per cent for a fourth straight meeting, saying inflation was expected to stay above its 5% to 7% target range for a few months before easing next fiscal year.

Inflation has moderated from nearly 30 per cent a year ago to below 6 per cent in mid-2025 before edging up again, as the fading base effect and temporary supply shocks began to lift prices.