Pakistan’s inflation rate for March 2025 is expected to drop below 1%

Pakistan’s inflation rate for March 2025 is expected to drop below 1%, marking the lowest monthly figure in three decades. According to Topline Securities, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for March is projected to range between 0.5-1.0% YoY (+0.9% MoM).

This brings the average inflation for the first nine months of FY25 to an estimated 5.38%, a significant decrease from 27.06% last year.

While food inflation is likely to rise due to higher prices for tomatoes, fruits, and chicken, other sectors such as housing and transport are expected to see slight declines. Inflation for FY25 is now forecasted between 5-6%.