Pakistan’s inflation rate for October 2025 is higher than the government’s expectations, according to the latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS).
The official report revealed that the monthly inflation rate increased by 1.83 percent in October compared to the previous month, taking the annual inflation rate to 6.24 percent. The Finance Ministry had earlier pegged the inflation rate at between 5% and 6%, but the actual figure was slightly higher than the estimates.
Economists believe that rising food prices and high energy prices played a major role in the unexpected increase, especially in rural areas where inflation was seen rising rapidly.
Between July and October 2025, the country’s average inflation rate was 4.73 percent, indicating a gradual but steady upward trend. In contrast, the inflation rate recorded in September 2025 was 5.6 percent on an annual basis.
The PBS report further said that rural inflation increased by 2.26 percent on a monthly basis during October, while urban inflation increased by 1.54 percent. On a year-on-year basis, rural inflation reached 6.59 percent, while urban areas recorded a 6 percent increase.
Economic analysts believe that inflation may decline slightly in the coming months if global commodity prices stabilize and local supply chains improve. However, the ongoing challenges in food and fuel prices are a concern for policymakers.
