Islamabad: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has reiterated his administration’s dedication to providing economic relief to the common man, emphasizing the recent decrease in Pakistan’s inflation rate to a single-digit figure for the first time in nearly three years.

According to Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Prime Minister Sharif, in a statement shared on his X handle, highlighted the drop in the annual inflation rate to 9.6 percent in August as reported by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics. This development marks a significant milestone in the country’s economic recovery efforts.

The Prime Minister expressed that while the achievement is notable, there remains much work to be done. He committed to continuing efforts to ensure that economic advancements translate into tangible benefits for the populace, signaling an ongoing focus on enhancing the financial well-being of Pakistani citizens.