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Pakistan sees inflation at 11.7pc in May 2026
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- Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The country’s annual inflation rate surged to 11.7 percent (pc) in May 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
- Inflation stood at 10.9 pc in April 2026, while it was significantly lower at 3.5 pc in May 2025, showing a sharp year-on-year increase.
- The statistics show that inflation in urban areas remained at 11.7 pc, while in rural areas it was recorded at 11.5 pc during May.
Why this matters: local context for readers following news across Pakistan and the region.
Add ARY News on Google AAResize ISLAMABAD: The country’s annual inflation rate surged to 11.7 percent (pc) in May 2026, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
Inflation stood at 10.9 pc in April 2026, while it was significantly lower at 3.5 pc in May 2025, showing a sharp year-on-year increase.
The statistics show that inflation in urban areas remained at 11.7 pc, while in rural areas it was recorded at 11.5 pc during May.
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