Pakistan, May 27 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected that Pakistan's average inflation will remain in single digits over the next six fiscal years, marking a significant improvement from the country's previous inflationary challenges.

IMF expects average inflation for FY2024-25 to stay around 5.1%, notably lower than the government's target of 12%. This sharp contrast highlights the growing gap between cautious fiscal planning and positive macroeconomic trends.

For the 2025-26 fiscal year, inflation is forecast to rise slightly to 7.7%, before easing to 6.5% in 2026-27. The IMF believes this downward trend will continue consistently, with inflation projected to remain at 6.5% annually through 2029-30. These projection...