Afghanistan, Nov. 4 -- Pakistan's inflation surged to 6.2% in October, the highest in a year, driven by flood damage and disrupted food supplies amid border closures with Afghanistan.
Pakistan's inflation rate climbed to 6.2% in October, the highest in a year, driven by food shortages following devastating floods and the continued closure of key trade crossings with Afghanistan.
According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, food prices rose by 1.8% compared to September, largely due to supply disruptions caused by floods in Punjab and halted trade at border points such as Torkham and Spin Boldak.
Officials said inflation had eased below 6% by mid-2025 after hitting nearly 30% last year but surged again due to "temporary supply shocks a...