The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected Pakistan’s average inflation rate at 8.4 percent for the fiscal year 2026-27.
According to the IMF’s latest country report on Pakistan, inflation is expected to remain above the government’s target and higher than the previous fiscal year.
The report states that although inflation is projected to rise during fiscal year 2026-27, it is expected to decline gradually over the following four fiscal years.
The IMF also forecasts that Pakistan’s average inflation will remain in single digits for the next five consecutive years.
According to the report, Pakistan’s average inflation remained in single digits during the past two fiscal years, and the IMF expects this trend to continue over the medium term.
