Pakistan, July 22 -- Pakistan's inflation for July 2025 is expected to slow significantly year-on-year, settling between 3.0% and 3.5%, down from 11.09% in July 2024. However, despite the annual decline, rising monthly prices-especially for food and utilities-continue to impact consumers.

According to Topline Pakistan Research, monthly inflation is forecast to rise by 2.2%, mainly due to surging food prices. Items like chicken, vegetables, onions, and tomatoes are expected to see sharp increases, ranging from 18% to 30% in July.

Meanwhile, housing and utility costs are also expected to push inflation higher. Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices have jumped by 6.3%, while rents are being adjusted by 1.7% this quarter. Electricity rates m...