Pakistan, June 1 -- Inflation in Pakistan has continued to rise sharply as the national rate reached 11.7 percent in May, marking the second consecutive month of double-digit increases. The latest data highlights growing pressure on households as prices rise across essential goods and services throughout the country.

According to official statistics, inflation levels remained almost the same in both urban and rural areas, with cities recording 11.7 percent and rural regions showing 11.5 percent. As a result, the cost of living has increased almost uniformly across different parts of the country, affecting a wide range of consumers.

Transport fares recorded one of the steepest increases, rising by 37 percent compared to the previous year...