Islamabad: Pakistan’s annual inflation rate is projected to hold firm at 4.1% year-on-year in August 2025, according to AKD Securities Limited. This stability comes despite escalating costs across most sectors, offset by moderated increases in significant indices and a decrease in recreation and culture expenses.

The forecast, however, anticipates a continued upward trajectory for consumer price index on a month-to-month basis. This rise is attributed to a surge in food prices resulting from heavier-than-usual rainfall across the nation.

The abundant precipitation, leading to widespread flooding, has triggered disruptions in food supply chains. These disruptions represent a potential upward risk to the projected inflation rate, according to analysts.