Pakistan’s inflation rate has reached its lowest point since 2015, with January 2025 recording a rate of 2.4%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
During the first seven months of the previous fiscal year, inflation stood at 28.7%, whereas from July to January 2025, it has been recorded at 6.50%. However, compared to January 2024, inflation has increased by 2.41%.
According to the PBS, inflation increased by 0.20% in a month in Urban areas of Pakistan. Chicken prices rose by 35.26%, while moong dal became 5.43% more expensive. Fresh fruits (5.01%), sugar (3.90%), and ghee (2.61%) also saw price hikes. On the other hand, potatoes (28.07%), tomatoes (20.70%), and vegetables (19.97%) became cheaper. Egg prices fell by 14%, while onions became 13.98% cheaper.
Meanwhile, in rural areas, inflation rose by 2.41% in January. Chicken prices surged by 33.02%. Fresh fruits saw a decline of 7.82% in prices. Sugar (4.82%) and moong dal (4.84%) became more expensive.
The PBS has released these statistics as part of its monthly inflation report, highlighting fluctuations in essential commodity prices across the country.
