Pakistan’s inflation hits 44-month low in Sep. ’24

Pakistan’s consumer prices saw a notable drop in September 2024, reaching the lowest inflation rate in over four years. The Bureau of Statistics reported a 6.93 per cent decrease in the consumer price index (CPI) compared to September 2023.

Month-over-month, consumer prices fell by 0.5 per cent in September, continuing a downward trend from the previous month’s 0.4 per cent decline. This positive development has been attributed to several key factors.

Attribution: Xinhua

Subediting: M. S. Salama