Islamabad: (RightNow) The IMF forecasts a rise in inflation in Pakistan for the fiscal year 2026-27. The report suggests this increase may exceed the government’s target and surpass last fiscal year’s figures.

The International Monetary Fund, in its country report, states that the inflation rate is expected to be 8.4% this year. Additionally, it predicts that inflation rates will be lower than the current year over the next four years.

The report further mentions that average inflation in Pakistan is expected to remain in single digits over the next five years. Moreover, average inflation has also remained in single digits over the past two fiscal years.

This IMF prediction could have significant impacts on Pakistan’s economy, potentially causing difficulties for the public in their daily lives.

It is noteworthy that inflation rates in Pakistan are frequently discussed in global financial reports, affecting the national economy and the public.