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  "publishedAt": "2026-07-01T10:19:14.000Z",
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  "textContent": "\n\n\n\nPakistan achieved its inflation target for fiscal year 2025-26, with average annual consumer inflation recorded at 7.05%, matching the government's official target for the fiscal year, according to data released by the national statistics agency on Wednesday.\n\nThe government had set an average inflation target of 7.05% for FY2025-26, and the latest data showed the target was met.\n\n**June inflation eases on monthly basis**\n\nThe Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate stood at 11.07% year over year in June, while prices fell 0.30% month over month from May, the statistics agency said.\n\nUrban inflation declined 0.47% from the previous month, while rural inflation fell 0.03%.\n\n**Urban areas: Tomatoes, onions lead monthly price surge**\n\nAmong urban consumers, tomato prices surged 90.1% in June from May, followed by onions, up 20.80%, potatoes, up 17.76%, and fresh vegetables, up 12.55%, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics.\n\nMeanwhile, chicken prices fell 22.44%, eggs declined 10.74%, mung beans (moong dal) dropped 1.04%, and chickpeas (chana dal) fell 0.38% from the previous month.\n\nThe statistics agency also reported that newspaper prices rose 14.84%, while the cost of medical tests increased 1.48% and doctor consultation fees climbed 1.47% in urban areas.\n\n**Rural areas: Vegetable prices jump sharply**\n\nIn rural areas, tomato prices climbed 90.24% in June from May, while potatoes rose 36.53%, onions increased 22.26%, fresh vegetables gained 9.70%, and wheat prices edged up 1.11%, according to the statistics agency.\n\nMeanwhile, chicken prices declined 20.97%, eggs fell 11.55%, chana dal prices decreased 2.46%, mash dal dropped 1.83%, and masoor dal declined 1.58% during the month.\n\nThe agency added that newspaper prices in rural areas rose 14.29%, while medical test charges increased 2.22% and doctor consultation fees climbed 2.34% in June.",
  "title": "Pakistan meets FY26 inflation target as annual average CPI hits 7.05%"
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