Finance ministry expects inflation to rise next month

• March outlook says economy demonstrating stability on fiscal and external fronts
• Sugar exports witness over 1,800pc increase in July-Feb, followed by tobacco and petroleum
• Net federal revenues up by 45.3pc to Rs6.363tr; expenditures post 23pc increase

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance on Tuesday said the inflation rate is anticipated to range between 1 and 1.5 per cent in March — the lowest in years — before slightly increasing up to 3pc in April.

“Inflation is anticipated...