Pakistan recorded a further increase in inflation during May, with the annual inflation rate climbing to its highest level in nearly two years, according to the latest monthly data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.
The report showed that inflation rose by 0.52 percent on a month-on-month basis in May compared with April, marking the highest inflation reading since June 2024.
According to official figures, the annual inflation rate accelerated to 11.66 percent in May 2026, significantly higher than the 3.5 percent recorded during the same month last year.
The latest figures indicate a continuation of upward price pressures despite earlier expectations that inflation would remain relatively contained during the current fiscal year.