Title: Inflation in Pakistan After Budget 2025–26 and the Iran-”Izr@el” Conflict

By: Zulfiqar Solangi

The people of Pakistan are once again facing the burden of rising prices. After the announcement of Budget 2025–26, the cost of daily living has increased sharply. The prices of petrol, electricity, and essential food items have gone up, making life harder for the common man.

The government has increased taxes on petrol and electricity. Petrol is now more expensive, and electricity bills are higher than before. Due to these changes, transport, groceries, and other basic needs are becoming costly. The devaluation of the Pakistani rupee has made imported items even more expensive. This situation is affecting middle and lower-income families the most.

People are now struggling to manage their household budgets. A simple monthly grocery list has become a big challenge. Families are cutting down on basic items like meat, milk, fruits, and vegetables. School fees, transport costs, and medical expenses are also rising. Inflation is making it difficult for people to live a normal life.

At the same time, a major conflict between Iran and “Izr@el” has made things worse. Because of this war, global oil prices have increased. When oil becomes expensive in the world, it also becomes costly in Pakistan. This affects fuel, transport, electricity, and everything connected to them.

The Iran-”Izr@el” war is not just a regional issue. It affects many countries, Iran has responded to “Izr@el”i attacks, which were aggressive and dangerous. Iran was only defending itself. “Izr@el”’s actions are pushing the region into crisis and causing problems for people all over the world.

While Pakistan is not directly involved in this war, we are still suffering because of it. “Izr@el”’s attacks have increased oil prices globally, and this is one big reason why prices are rising in Pakistan. It is important to understand that Iran is not the one creating problems. It is “Izr@el”’s aggression that has caused this chain reaction.

Inflation in Pakistan is now a double problem. On one side, the new budget has added pressure. On the other side, the Iran-”Izr@el” war has pushed global prices higher. The result is clear — the people of Pakistan are paying the price.

In this difficult time, we must speak up for peace and fairness. We must support countries like Iran that are only defending themselves. And we must hold aggressive states like “Izr@el” responsible for the economic pain they are causing to millions, including us.