Pakistan is once again experiencing rising inflation pressure as the government projects the November 2025 reading to stay between five and six percent. This increase is mainly driven by food prices and uncertainties in agriculture, even though the government claims that better input availability and support measures may stabilise supply during the Rabi season. The Consumer Price Index for October stood at six point two percent year on year, slightly higher than the previous month, indicating that inflationary momentum is returning to the economy. Follow Republic Policy
Despite these pressures, the government maintains that the overall economic outlook remains positive. Structural reforms, digital transition, governance improvements, and fiscal discipline are reported to be supporting growth, while industrial activity continues to strengthen. The current account deficit also remains within a manageable range due to resilient exports and strong remittance inflows even as import demand rises to meet production needs. Follow Republic Policy
Worker emigration also continues to rise, helping to sustain remittances. More than ninety thousand Pakistanis went abroad for employment in October alone, raising the four-month total to over two hundred and seventy eight thousand. Remittances increased by nine point three percent to thirteen billion dollars during July to October, offering essential support to foreign exchange reserves which now stand at nineteen point seven billion dollars. Follow Republic Policy
