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Pakistan is grappling with mounting inflationary pressures, with rising food, fuel and utility costs putting renewed strain on households.
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Pakistan
Who
households, consumers, residents of Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad, analysts
What
Pakistan is grappling with mounting inflationary pressures, with rising food, fuel and utility costs putting renewed strain on households.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 08:56:05 GMT · 3h 57m ago
Where
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Why
The latest inflation spike is largely attributed by analysts to global energy market disruptions linked to escalating tensions in the Middle East and instability around the Strait of Hormuz.
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Pakistani households are experiencing renewed strain from rising costs of living, including higher food, fuel, and utility expenses. This resurgence in double-digit inflation is raising concerns about the sustainability of the country's economic recovery.
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