Pakistan Consumer Mood Highest in 10 Months

2025-05-07 01:16 By Chusnul Chotimah 1 min. read

The consumer confidence indicator in Pakistan rose to 40.6 in April 2025, up from 40.4 in the previous month, marking the highest level since June 2024.

Sentiment improved regarding current economic conditions (41.3 vs. 40.3 in March), expected income (53.8 vs 52.3), and the perceived suitability of purchasing durable goods (36.0 vs 35.1).

However, consumer expectations for future economic conditions weakened slightly (39.9 vs. 40.5).

Additionally, concerns about unemployment over the next six months eased (69.4 vs. 70.2), and inflation expectations also declined (66.6 vs. 67.0), driven by lower anticipated inflation for food (66.0 vs. 66.9) and energy (65.3 vs. 68.6).



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