Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed on Wednesday satisfaction over the decline in the inflation rate, which fell to 4.1% in December 2024 and marked the lowest level in 81 months.
Expressing his thoughts, PM Shehbaz termed the reduction in inflation as a positive development and highlighted the government’s commitment to continuing economic reforms.
He said: "The macroeconomic stability has been achieved but this is only the beginning.
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He noted that, for the first time in 24 years, the current account recorded a surplus. He added that the policy rate, which stood at 22%, had been reduced to 13%.
The premier said: "The government is aware of the public hardships and working tirelessly to address them."
He expressed confidence that the “Uraan Pakistan” initiative would place Pakistan among the leading countries and further improve the lives of its citizens.
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