The IMF predicts Pakistan’s inflation to reach 6% in FY26
People buy nuts at a market in Karachi.— Reuters/File The IMF keeps Pakistan’s growth at 3.6% for the current financial year. Unemployment rate likely to drop to 7.5% in Pakistan. The global inflation rate is forecast to decline to 3.7% in 2026. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has forecast an increase in Pakistan’s inflation rate, forecasting 6% Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation for the financial year 2025-2026. The global lender released its latest World Economic Outlook (WEO) on Tuesday, expecting that inflation in the country is likely to rise from 4.5% in FY25 to 6% in the current financial year.






