Overview

• Wheat prices have jumped 30–50% within a month, according to reporting cited from Directus.gr.
• Pakistan’s CPI rose 5.6% year on year in September 2025, signaling renewed inflation pressure.
• Families report cutting back on meat and tomatoes as household diets narrow under rising costs.
• Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb reiterates a commitment to price stability, while citizens accuse authorities of failing to curb hoarding and overcharging.
• Economists warn inflation could outpace official projections as the World Bank pegs 2025–26 GDP growth at 2.6%.